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Going For The Gold: A Tale Of Three Kids

23 minutes 23 seconds

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Athlete wearing a helmet using a handcycle. Caption. Disabled athletes ranging in ages 7 to 21.

Tells the true story of three brave athletes. Tatyana McFadden age 17, Hannah McFadden age 10, and Juan Chavarria age 16, are patients of the Shriner's Hospital for Children. These three young, courageous children do not allow their disabilities to slow them down or even worse to give up hope. The Shriner's assists them to live their life to the fullest.

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