Emmy nominated @wpri12 news series about local children battling medical odds, and the community helping them in their fight. Hosted by @ShannonHegy
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True story. "Talks in class" was repeated on every darn report card...
✏️🎒BACK TO SCHOOL: @ShannonHegy said she always got in trouble for talking too much. Guess it served her well though!
Be sure to tune in to 12 News for our back-to-school coverage as we help you get back to routine.
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If you’ve ever been to the Corner House or the Shanty in Warwick, you’ve likely met owner Kara Sheridan and the staff that keep both places going. But we’ll show you how they kept *her* going during the most frightening news of her life - tomorrow on Small but Strong
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Meet Nathan—a three-year-old bravely battling leukemia.
When his mom had to step away from her restaurants, her staff stepped up in ways she’ll never forget. @ShannonHegy shares their story—Small But Strong, Thursday at 5 on 12 News.
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When one firefighter’s son needed backup... the whole department answered the call. Meet AJ, a 4-year-old whose courage is nothing short of heroic.
@ShannonHegy shares his story — Small but Strong, Thursday on 12 News at 5.
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Four-year-old AJ is one of only 100 people in the world ever diagnosed with Labrune syndrome, a degenerative genetic disorder that affects the brain. Learn how his extended family at the Central Falls Fire Department is stepping in to help: wpri.com/news/small-but-stro… @ShannonHegy
ALT Central Falls FD raises money for one of their own
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When what started out as a flu that wouldn’t go away became a trip to the hospital and a devastating diagnosis for 3-year-old Nathan Sheridan, the staff at his mother's business stepped up.
Read more: wpri.com/news/small-but-stro…
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Love seeing Rae doing great!
@JohnnyVillella
Certified Swiftie Raelyn Augusto and her family will soon be celebrating the third anniversary of the stem cell transplant that helped save her life. Here's how the #SmallButStrong 9-year-old's dad is giving back: wpri.com/news/small-but-stro… @ShannonHegy
ALT 'Swiftie' event raises money for cancer research
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Meet Rowen, a 4-year-old with arthrogryposis who's @_SmallButStrong!
🔗 Full story by @ShannonHegy: trib.al/iMrviLt
ALT Small But Strong: No obstacle too great for Middletown 4-year-old
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ICYMI -- He was born with hands and feet facing the wrong direction -- but is proving to those around him that he's as resilient as they come.
Meet Rowen in our latest Small but Strong 💪
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.@_SmallButStrong: Five-year-old Landon refuses to let IPH, an extremely rare autoimmune disorder that can cause hemorrhaging in the lungs, keep him from doing the things he loves most.
Why his family's sharing their story: trib.al/5O3oEw9
ALT Small but Strong: Warwick boy rebounds after rare diagnosis
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“We really just want to share his story so another kid doesn’t have to go through months of being misdiagnosed.”
Landon is #SmallbutStrong 💪
@wpri12 @_SmallButStrong @JohnnyVillella
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An emotional Small but Strong about a Warwick boy with an extremely rare diagnosis. How his parents are raising awareness - tonight at 5 on @wpri12 @_SmallButStrong @JohnnyVillella
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The models walking Rhodes on the Pawtuxet's Runway for a Cure are #SmallButStrong! Read the story: trib.al/ELUsfDR
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To watch these Small but Strong alums go from sick, shy, quiet kids -- to smiling, twirling, and strutting down the runway brought me SO much joy.
I'm so proud of each and every one of them.
wpri.com/news/small-but-stro… @wpri12 @JohnnyVillella
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Unsettled weather continues, an iodate on @UConnMBB and a @_SmallButStrong reunion. See you at 5 @wpri12 @ShannonHegy @tony_tpetrarca @PinpointWXTeam
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#SmallButStrong: 15-year-old Sarah Allamby believes her scars signify her triumph over trauma. @ShannonHegy has the story: trib.al/rzITWjH
ALT Small But Strong: Teen swimmer's burn scars a symbol of triumph
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A new @_SmallButStrong -- tomorrow at 5!
Meet a local teen who doesn't let her scars define her... Small But Strong, Thursday on 12 News at 5. @wpri12
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On team “Meeting Street” this weekend as we once again host the Meeting Street Telethon! Please join us from 7pm-10pm Saturday on @wpri12 to raise money for this amazing school!
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"It's really sad that he only got 19 years, but it seemed like he lived more than 19."
Tues. on @_SmallButStrong - how the girlfriend on a young man who left his mark on the pediatric cancer community, is keeping his legacy alive @wpri12 @JohnnyVillella
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Sunshine and puppy promo shoots = solid Tuesday at the office
Be on the lookout for this year’s spot (featuring the adorable “Paisley”) highlighting the Heart & Sole Walk for the Animals
More details at potterleague.org
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