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A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre
A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre

A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre

Date12/16/1981
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  • A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre.
  • A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre
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Original Toronto Star caption: A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre.
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