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Genetic disorder leaves athletic woman immobile

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She was a snowboarder, and a competitive cheerleader. But 17-year old Brooklyn Mills has given up both sports for something much more important: walking.


One year ago, the Oakville teen thought taking steps without help would never happen again.
Maria Hayes shows us how Brooklyn’s doing.
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She may not take on competitive sports — but Brooklyn Mills is reshaping her life.

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