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Michael Levine, 4 1/2, gives his sister Stephanie, 2, a hug and a kiss
Michael Levine, 4 1/2, gives his sister Stephanie, 2, a hug and a kiss

Michael Levine, 4 1/2, gives his sister Stephanie, 2, a hug and a kiss

Date11/11/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Michael Levine, 4 1/2, gives his sister Stephanie, 2, a hug and a kiss. Bone marrow taken from Stephanie was transplanted into Michael to give him healthy blood cells after he developed a critical blood disorder, aplastic anemia, and was close to death. He has recovered completely.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026039F
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