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    An Alert Dog Could Save This Young Mother's Life

    Meet Becky, a young mother of a two-year old, who is in constant fear of never waking up.

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    by jdew

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    A year after the birth of her daughter, Becky Russo was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. In many cases this disease is manageable, but Becky's body is hypoglycemic unaware, meaning she could slip into a fatal coma at any moment. An alert dog could help save her life, but costs $20,000. Click the link to learn more about her story, and how you can help.

    http://thegazette.com/2012/06/18/diabetic-alert-dog-could-help-mom-rest-for-once/

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