She made it

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She made it

Date2/27/1980

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: She made it: 18-month-old Marnie is really not supposed to be alive, says her mother, Joy Rockall. Marnie had her first operation when she was 9 days old and second at 7 weeks. She didn't meet her brother, Chad, 4, until her parents were able to bring her home at 3 months.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026359F

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