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Meet Araina: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero
When she was just hours old, Araina underwent her first surgery.
And that was just the beginning of her journey.
Three days later, Araina had a second major operation to relieve fluid growing in her brain.
That was 16 years ago. Born with Spina Bifida and Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type 2, she underwent another 36 surgeries.
“Each surgery took her two steps back but, with her power and determination, she overcomes all the obstacles ...