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November 20, 2023

15-Year-Old Amputee Receives First Bionic Arm and Can’t Hide Her Joy

A young amputee patient experienced the excitement of a lifetime after receiving her first bionic arm. A recent video posted by Open Bionics, the makers of the 3D-printed Hero Arm, showed 15-year-old Grace's elated reaction to the technology. She was even able to pick items up with the robotic hand. With clinics across the U.S., UK, and Europe, Open Bionics “develops medical devices that enhance the human body.

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November 16, 2023

10 Years Ago “Batkid” Fought Cancer and Saved the City, Now He’s 15 and Healthy

Photo: Make-A-WishThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Ten years ago, San Francisco was transformed into Gotham City and in need of a hero. The Make-A-Wish Foundation helped 5-year-old Miles Scott take on the role of “Batkid,” finally realizing his dream of being a superhero after battling lymphoblastic leukemia since he was 18 months old.

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November 1, 2023

Husband Helps His Bedbound Wife Dress Up as the Wicked Witch of the East for Halloween

In 2022, Dianna Cowern, aka The Physics Girl, came down with COVID. Later, her symptoms turned into long COVID, limiting her life to her home. Although she is still bedridden, her caring husband, Kyle, made sure that Cowern didn't miss out on Halloween festivities. With his help, she transformed into the Wicked Witch of the East, complete with a model house.

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