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Praying for Piper

Battling sever infection, 7-year-old undergoes brain surgery

Piper Hegland is a fighter, and she has inspired many with her perseverance in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Unfortunately, that fight recently became more difficult, as the 7-year-old found herself back in the hospital undergoing her second brain surgery.

Piper was born with a rare condition called spina bifida, which occurs when a child's spine fails to develop properly in the womb. The c...

 
 
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