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Blind since birth, Diane Motchuk, 21, steps out of her home for the first time with Katrina, a 60-pound golden labrador that will be her guide dog. Sh(...)
Blind since birth, Diane Motchuk, 21, steps out of her home for the first time with Katrina, a 60-pound golden labrador that will be her guide dog. Sh(...)

Blind since birth, Diane Motchuk, 21, steps out of her home for the first time with Katrina, a 60-pound golden labrador that will be her guide dog. Sh(...)

Date3/28/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Blind since birth; Diane Motchuk; 21; steps out of her home for the first time with Katrina; a 60-pound golden labrador that will be her guide dog. She will join about 20 Metro blind residents who use guide dogs to get around.
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