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Photos: Zach Shepardson and his family
A few decades ago, babies born with serious heart defects often died in childhood. Medical advance has made it possible for children such as Zach Shepardson to live longer than ever before, growing into teenagers and adults who need on-going specialized care.
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Teddy (from left), 8, Ashley and John Shepardson with their 22-month-old son Zach, who has congenital heart disease, and Charlie, 6, pose for a family portrait outside their home on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Milton. A few decades ago babies born with serious heart defects often died in childhood. Medical advance has made it possible for children to live longer than ever before, growing into teenagers and adults who need on-going specialized care. Click here to read his story. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM
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