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Six-year-old Mark Kelly, like most children his age, probably will be opening his presents under the tree this Christmas. But unlike most boys, Mark n(...)
Six-year-old Mark Kelly, like most children his age, probably will be opening his presents under the tree this Christmas. But unlike most boys, Mark n(...)

Six-year-old Mark Kelly, like most children his age, probably will be opening his presents under the tree this Christmas. But unlike most boys, Mark n(...)

Date11/24/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Six-year-old Mark Kelly, like most children his age, probably will be opening his presents under the tree this Christmas. But unlike most boys, Mark needs heart pacemaker to maintain life. Born with heart defect, he has spent years in hospital. He holds pacemaker as nurse Maureen Langpap watches him.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026347F
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