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Donna McIntosh (right) gives swimming lessons to Sheetal Bhatt at the indoor swimming pool of a Holiday Inn Express in Alpharetta Wednesday, June 13, 2012. BITA HONARVAR / BHONARVAR@AJC.COM

Donna McIntosh at the indoor swimming pool of a Holiday Inn Express in Alpharetta where she gives swimming lessons Wednesday, June 13, 2012. BITA HONARVAR / BHONARVAR@AJC.COM

Donna McIntosh at about 15 years old, same year as when she almost drowned.

Donna McIntosh rides a boogie board for the first time in the ocean off Hilton Head Island in August of 2000 or 2001.

Donna McIntosh spends time with her family at her Cumming home Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. BITA HONARVAR / BHONARVAR@AJC.COM

Michael McIntosh and his wife Donna McIntosh spend a quiet morning together at their Cumming home Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. BITA HONARVAR / BHONARVAR@AJC.COM

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Donna McIntosh (right) gives swimming lessons to Sheetal Bhatt at the indoor swimming pool of a Holiday Inn Express in Alpharetta Wednesday, June 13, 2012. BITA HONARVAR / BHONARVAR@AJC.COM

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