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Chris Needs Help, Cerebral Palsy has robbed Chris McClelland, 4, of Ajax, of the ability to walk or talk
Chris Needs Help, Cerebral Palsy has robbed Chris McClelland, 4, of Ajax, of the ability to walk or talk

Chris Needs Help, Cerebral Palsy has robbed Chris McClelland, 4, of Ajax, of the ability to walk or talk

Date9/20/1976
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  • Chris Needs Help, Cerebral Palsy has robbed Chris McClelland, 4, of Ajax, of the ability to walk or talk
  • Chris Needs Help, Cerebral Palsy has robbed Chris McClelland, 4, of Ajax, of the ability to walk or talk. He's taking treatment to improve co-ordination but his parents desperately need about 30 volunteers to help with program one hour a week.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Chris Needs Help, Cerebral Palsy has robbed Chris McClelland, 4, of Ajax, of the ability to walk or talk. He's taking treatment to improve co-ordination but his parents desperately need about 30 volunteers to help with program one hour a week.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026054F
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