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Alive and kicking

Date4/14/1983

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Alive and kicking: Though she'll need hospital care for about two more weeks, Katherina Bekiaris' new vitality brings tears to her parents' eyes. Heart surgery at Sick Kids saved her life.

Subject

Children

Medical care

Heart

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026336F

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