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Donna & Barry

Their hearts almost tore them apart.

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Their hearts almost tore them apart.

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Samantha’s fight for every word

Her family was told it could take months for her to speak again after a stroke.

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A love story saved

Donna was dying; only a heart transplant could save her. Then her husband had a heart attack.

Paul’s long journey back

After a heart attack, his toughest challenge was recovering his mental health.

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