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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Crosses Finish Line With Prosthetic Leg

“I took my life back today.”

Two years ago, Rebekah Gregory was one of the many injured as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Two years ago, Rebekah Gregory was one of the many injured as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Six months ago, after 17 failed surgeries to save her left leg, Rebekah chose to have it amputated.

Six months ago, after 17 failed surgeries to save her left leg, Rebekah chose to have it amputated.

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After successful surgery and a new prosthetic leg, Rebekah entered rehabilitation to get her strength back, determined to enter this year's race.

After successful surgery and a new prosthetic leg, Rebekah entered rehabilitation to get her strength back, determined to enter this year's race.

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And that's exactly what she did.

And that's exactly what she did.

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