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Wellness

A potential cure for thalassemia in the works

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The Finlayson family of Montana comprises (from left) Ruby, 10; father Clint; Ada, 9; Liam, 12; mother Alissa; and Lily, 12, seen here on the patio at Ronald McDonald House where Ada and Lily are being monitored after gene therapy for beta thalassemia. — TNS

Faith in God called Clint and Alissa Finlayson to adopt two sick girls from an orphanage in China.

Faith in medicine led them to Oakland, California, United States.

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