Small But Strong
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Emmy nominated @wpri12 news series about local children battling medical odds, and the community helping them in their fight. Hosted by @ShannonHegy
Joined July 2020
True story. "Talks in class" was repeated on every darn report card...
✏️🎒BACK TO SCHOOL: @ShannonHegy said she always got in trouble for talking too much. Guess it served her well though! Be sure to tune in to 12 News for our back-to-school coverage as we help you get back to routine.
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If you’ve ever been to the Corner House or the Shanty in Warwick, you’ve likely met owner Kara Sheridan and the staff that keep both places going. But we’ll show you how they kept *her* going during the most frightening news of her life - tomorrow on Small but Strong
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Meet Nathan—a three-year-old bravely battling leukemia. When his mom had to step away from her restaurants, her staff stepped up in ways she’ll never forget. @ShannonHegy shares their story—Small But Strong, Thursday at 5 on 12 News.
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When one firefighter’s son needed backup... the whole department answered the call. Meet AJ, a 4-year-old whose courage is nothing short of heroic. @ShannonHegy shares his story — Small but Strong, Thursday on 12 News at 5.
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Four-year-old AJ is one of only 100 people in the world ever diagnosed with Labrune syndrome, a degenerative genetic disorder that affects the brain. Learn how his extended family at the Central Falls Fire Department is stepping in to help: https://t.co/kE8fQ3bk63 @ShannonHegy
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When what started out as a flu that wouldn’t go away became a trip to the hospital and a devastating diagnosis for 3-year-old Nathan Sheridan, the staff at his mother's business stepped up. Read more: https://t.co/kc26hvm0OC
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Love seeing Rae doing great! @JohnnyVillella
Certified Swiftie Raelyn Augusto and her family will soon be celebrating the third anniversary of the stem cell transplant that helped save her life. Here's how the #SmallButStrong 9-year-old's dad is giving back: https://t.co/quIBFmEbXn @ShannonHegy
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Meet Rowen, a 4-year-old with arthrogryposis who's @_SmallButStrong! 🔗 Full story by @ShannonHegy: https://t.co/lZhvKnTDNZ
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ICYMI -- He was born with hands and feet facing the wrong direction -- but is proving to those around him that he's as resilient as they come. Meet Rowen in our latest Small but Strong 💪 https://t.co/Fo3mofEwZd
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Like any other four-year-old, Rowen loves dinosaurs and his older brother and sister. But Rowen was born with his hands and feet facing the wrong direction, a rare syndrome that he’ll battle …
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.@_SmallButStrong: Five-year-old Landon refuses to let IPH, an extremely rare autoimmune disorder that can cause hemorrhaging in the lungs, keep him from doing the things he loves most. Why his family's sharing their story: https://t.co/PZZqbB97j9
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“We really just want to share his story so another kid doesn’t have to go through months of being misdiagnosed.” Landon is #SmallbutStrong 💪 @wpri12 @_SmallButStrong @JohnnyVillella
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For 5-year-old Landon Vasquez, Legos are life.
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An emotional Small but Strong about a Warwick boy with an extremely rare diagnosis. How his parents are raising awareness - tonight at 5 on @wpri12 @_SmallButStrong @JohnnyVillella
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The models walking Rhodes on the Pawtuxet's Runway for a Cure are #SmallButStrong! Read the story: https://t.co/iBbVrYKUpH
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To watch these Small but Strong alums go from sick, shy, quiet kids -- to smiling, twirling, and strutting down the runway brought me SO much joy. I'm so proud of each and every one of them. https://t.co/rEetjYu0Zw
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Forget about Paris Fashion Week — recently, the place to be was Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. But instead of models, this runway show featured survivors.
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Unsettled weather continues, an iodate on @UConnMBB and a @_SmallButStrong reunion. See you at 5 @wpri12 @ShannonHegy @tony_tpetrarca @PinpointWXTeam
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It's a Small but Strong reunion! You don't want to miss this one, Thursday at 5! @JohnnyVillella @ShannonHegy @wpri12
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#SmallButStrong: 15-year-old Sarah Allamby believes her scars signify her triumph over trauma. @ShannonHegy has the story: https://t.co/uldTtngGfP
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A new @_SmallButStrong -- tomorrow at 5!
Meet a local teen who doesn't let her scars define her... Small But Strong, Thursday on 12 News at 5. @wpri12
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On team “Meeting Street” this weekend as we once again host the Meeting Street Telethon! Please join us from 7pm-10pm Saturday on @wpri12 to raise money for this amazing school!
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