FIRST SHOES, FIRST STEPS FOR MENINGITIS TOT
Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full.But less than 18 months ago little Kaiya Jackson was clinging to life in a hospital bed, rigged up to countless wires and bravely battling a deadly brain bug.Kaiya, now two, spent her first Christmas in hospital after a severe case of bacterial meningitis ravaged her body and doctors were forced to remove all of her fingers and her right foot just to give her a chance of life again.Then last Christmas, it was reported how little Kaiya was able to enjoy a festive meal for the first time ever using specially adapted cutlery that attaches to her wrist.Now, the determined tot is making new strides after receiving her first prosthetic leg - and her first ever pair of walking shoes.
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A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .
LIQUID SCULPTURES
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AMAZING 3D DRAWINGS
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WOMAN LOSES 13ST AFTER BEATING HALF-TON POTATO ADDICTION
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WHITE TAILED EAGLES FIGHT FOR FOOD
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GIANT JELLYFISH DWARFS DIVER - CONTRACT CANCELLED
CONTRACT CANCELLED - DO NOT SYNDICATE!! .
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SNOOZING SEAL PUP
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EVIL MONSTER KILLED MY DAUGHTER OVER SECRET ABORTION
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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .