Man gets a new face and a new life


	Man gets a new face and a new life
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5-22-2009 12:01 PM
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5-22-2009 4:08 PM
TripodGirl
Oh my. The crosses that are borne by some of us. Puts my life challenges in perspective.
5-22-2009 7:43 PM
ofcapri
What a great human interest clip. Thanks
5-22-2009 8:19 PM
celestialdancer
How amazing thanks
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					American James Maki - thought to be only the third person in the world to have undergone a face transplant - and (inset) donor Joseph Helfgot.
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