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Penny Viana - A Heart Hero
By Nancy Revie on 2011-06-03
Penny Viana was your typical "gymn rat". Her healthy lifestyle included Yoga, Step, Zumba and any other fun class that was offered. She took pride in being an active mother of two who would seek out ways to stay fit and have fun. That's why, in the spring of 2009 when she started losing her breath... Read Full Story
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The Royal on Gordon
Rank 1042 in Ontario
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AED For OUR Community
By Don on 2011-07-02
The need in Ontario for more AED's is really quite crucial...
Every public place needs to have one readily available with trained
personnel that know how to use them...
Please keep voting and telling your stories so that another AED
can be... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Care for Your Heart
By Shirley Arnold-Ross on 2011-06-08
Well, after riding the BIG BIKE, I know I need to get my heart healthier and respect it so much more. This project is so good
to get the word out to keep healthy or get healthy. Please
keep voting and telling your friends. Do it for the people you love.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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A Frightening Experienc
By Jennifer on 2011-07-04
This past Thursday night I experienced something very frightening. It was around 11:45 pm when I started to have very bad chest pains. I thought " but i am in great physical health, eat healthy and do everything right. How can this be". I called 911 and the first people to arrive were our local volunteer... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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AED's for everyone!
By Andrew on 2011-08-07
Having served in the military for the past 5 years, I've received excellent first aid training, and training with AED's. I feel it would be greatly beneficial to the community for it receive another AED and the training to properly use it.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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My Story
By Debbie Anderson on 2011-05-12
I am riding the "Big Bike" for the Heart and Stroke Foundation on May 26th, 2011 to raise money for the Foundation in honor or some of my family and a friend.
Stroke's and Heart attacks play a big part in my family on both sides, firstly my Cousin Barry (survived two heart attacks... Read Full Story
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Edge Benefits
Rank 104 in Ontario
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People don't remember what you do... But they will remember how you made them feel!!
By Eryn Logan on 2011-05-30
I am riding the Big Bike because my Grandpa is 90 and has had 3 Heart Attacks and My Grandma is 90 and she has Mini Strokes. My Mom also has High Blood Pressure.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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MANY HANDS
By Judith Vandeweghe on 2011-06-17
I became involved with the Big Bike because it is one way that many people come together to make a difference. I have several family members that have had their lives changed by both heart attacks and strokes. As an Emergence Medical Comunications Officer with the Ambulance I see first hand how important... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Heart and Stroke Foundation
By Rick on 2011-07-03
My father has been through several strokes and the following side affects. Now he is facing heart problems. The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides help to those with similar situations and also spreads awareness about Heart and Stroke conditions.
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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DO IT FOR THE COMMUNITY
By T Langstaff on 2011-07-02
It's all about community.
My husband and I were part of the team of Barbie's Bikers at the Dresden Raceway Challenge lastt year.. In fact we were the winning team and each received a piece of beautiful Heys Luggage as our prize...
This year, although I didn't ride, I really want to support... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Share
Your
Story
Bringing Back Sweet Memories
By Sameer Mawani on 2011-03-17
My story is for everyone
Everyone who wishes they could have one more sunset with that special someone.
We can make a difference together - by making a change to walk more, eat healthier, and utimately live happier lives.
Let's do this together, for ourselves,... Read Full Story
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HSFO Provincial
Rank 9999 in Ontario
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HEARTS OF AAMJIWNAANG
By Roberta Bressette on 2011-03-29
This is our team “The Hearts of Aamjiwnaang”. However, this year there is one special lady that is missing from this picture, her name is Bertha Adams. Unfortunately, in September 2009 Bertha lost her battle with breast cancer. Bertha first became involved with the Bike Bike ride in 1998 and it... Read Full Story
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Hearts of Aamjiwnaang
Rank 103 in Ontario
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My wonderful mother
By Diane Miller on 2011-06-20
The reason I started volunteering for Heart and Stroke, is for my Mother. If it wasn't for the research done over the last few years, my mother wouldn't be with me now. I thank everyone who helped save her. We need to be pro-active when it come to the Heart. Help me make a difference and getting the... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Healthy Hearts
By Kathy Kamphuis on 2011-06-29
My father had heart problems since he was 35 years old and my father-in- law had many strokes.Having a healthy heart is so very important to all people. Having a large family means many hearts so this is indeed a good challenge to support.
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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My family
By Hyacinth on 2011-03-14
I come from a family that is plaqued by heart disease. I’ve lost both of my grandparents, two aunts and my father from heart disease or heart attacks. I now ride the Big Bike each year to support this very important cause. I know it seems like everyone is asking for money for something these days,... Read Full Story
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HSFO Provincial
Rank 9999 in Ontario
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Soccer heart
By Janelle on 2011-07-04
My sister plays soccer, once during practice her team was running the field and one of the coaches fell. He had a heart attack, the paramedics did not make it in time. If they had an AED, things might have turned out differently. Communities need AED's to save lives!
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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Support
By Dee on 2011-07-07
I think everyone has been touched in one way or another by
some heart issue in their family and this kind of support leads to
a brighter future for all.
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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Family
By cassandra on 2011-08-31
Now with two little ones I understand the importance of family. About spending time together simple Sunday supper's, Birthday's and the magic of the holidays. Imagining life without my family and every special thing each person brings to the 'table' so to speak. Whether it's a famous onion casserole,... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Strokes
By Michelle Knol on 2011-06-28
My Grandmother was a very big part of my life, always there to help with anything, and play games with me. When she suffered her first stroke, she was unable to move her rightside of her body. Through therapy she was able to get most of this back when she suffered her second stoke, which again affected... Read Full Story
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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Family & Strokes
By Michelle Knol on 2011-06-28
We would visit my grandparents in B.C. almost every summer, they would take us sightseeing all over the place, we always had a great time. This was until my Grandmother had a Stroke and was unable to communicate, unable to move her entire right side. She passed away shortly after this, we continued... Read Full Story
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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How the Beat Goes On Got It's Name
By Elaine Balul on 2011-05-04
I became a captain of a Big Bike team due to a challange put out by my employer in 2007. I have been a captain of a team since & will continue in the future. The real "captain" or motivator behind my drive for participating in the Big Bike is my retired co-worker and friend, Linda. She has endured... Read Full Story
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The Beat Goes On
Rank 141 in B.C. & Yukon
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In memory of our parents
By Diane Stroop on 2011-05-04
My imigrant parents left Holland to make a better place for their 9 children. We lost both of them to heart disease before 70 years, and miss them terribly. They now have over 320 descendants and due to heridity we are all at risk. I know that with research and defibrillators that are being used, lives... Read Full Story
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Avalon Angels
Rank 351 in Ontario
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Health & Happiness
By Kylie on 2011-06-23
Heart disease is very prevalent in my family, my Grandfather passed away when my Dad was 6 years old due to a heart attack and my Granny also passed away from a heart attack before I was born. I never got to meet either of my Dad's parents, which makes me very sad. My father also had a heart attack in... Read Full Story
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OPG Secure Hearts
Rank 3 in Ontario
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Barb's passion
By Carleen on 2011-06-02
Barb is so passionate about the defibilator that is needed in Chatham-Kent so I am helping her meet her goal.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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For all the stories I missed...
By Jan on 2011-06-30
My Grandfather passed away when I was 16, this is for all the stories I will never hear and for all the grandchildren who have lost a grandparent and will never sit by their side and listen to all their wisdom, the kind that only comes with age.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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My father in law
By Sarah Slater on 2011-05-02
My father in law was among the first in Canada to have open heart surgery at Sick Kids Hospital in mid 1940s. He was born a "blue baby" and had significant defects in the structure of his heart. After his surgery, he grew to be a normal kid and once again able to run with his friends. Later in his 60s... Read Full Story
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Avalon Angels
Rank 351 in Ontario
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BELIEVE
By Jason on 2011-07-07
Believe in one's team....that is exactly what Barbie's Bikers did from the start....they started fundraising early in the year, recruited riders and entered the AED contest back in March....
Along the way and since the Raceway Challenge they have gained all kinds of support to bring the... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Why Heart & Stroke Big Bike
By Keegan on 2011-08-31
Why do we participate in the Heart & Stroke Big Bike every year?
The answer to this is simple. It's a fun event that raises money for an outstanding cause. Regardless of whether it rains the day we participate in the Big Bike because it always seems like it does, we continue to have a... Read Full Story
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Canadian Pacific
Rank 141 in Alberta, NWT and Nunavut
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Light up your Heart
By Heart=life on 2011-07-04
The amount of stories on the heart warriors team lights up my heart. The people really care and are involved with heart & stroke to help heart disease. The stories have depth and meaning. I'm voting for heart warriors!
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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AED for Chatham-Kent
By Lois on 2011-09-26
I have been a supporter of heart & stroke as well as a volunteer.
I have watched and learned what compassion and belief can do by watching and Heather Bedell in all that she has done for big bike her strides to get this AED for Chatham-Kent. Kudos to Heather and Barb.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Precious moments!
By Kerstin Ziesel on 2011-07-05
Every mother dreads to hear the words, “your baby needs surgery”. At just one month of age my sweet boy Rogan underwent open heart surgery to widen the main valve with a shunt in his little heart. I could not even imagine how the doctors could operate on such a tiny heart. I don’t need to tell... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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My Sister
By Alyssa on 2011-07-01
Growing up with a younger sister who was born with severe heart problem was tough there’s no way around it.
May4th 1993 my life of being centre of my parents attention changed forever. My sister Erin Flynn was born with Severe Cyanotic Congential Heart disease, her diagnosis was Transposition... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Not an Ordinary Day
By Susan Edwards on 2011-05-17
My name is Susan Edwards and I live in Oshawa. I suffered cardiac arrest on Oct 3, 2007. Hard to believe, but 24 hours earlier, as a seemingly healthy 29-year-old mom, I had just started another ordinary day.
Early morning October 1, I spend 45 minutes on the elliptical machine. I then got my... Read Full Story
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SURVIVOR AND HOPE
Rank 250 in Ontario
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Keep the Votes Coming!
By Natasha on 2011-07-06
To all who have shared their stories...thank you. To all who have voted...thank you. You are defitinitely supporting a great cause and I know how proud we will all be when Chatham-Kent gets the AED. Keep the Votes Coming!
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Reid the Strong Fighter
By Karen on 2011-06-17
My newphew Reid is a strong little guy. He was born with TGA (transposition of the great arteries). Our family was very fortunate to know of his condition before he was born. This gave everyone lots of time to educate ourselves and comprehend what Reid would be facing when enter this big world!
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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Hearts may fail...
By Nienke on 2011-07-08
" My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever "
Psalm 73:26
Support Heart and Stroke.
Amanda
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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VALENTINE'S DAY
By Heather Bedell on 2011-06-28
Valentine's Day will never be the same for me or my family...
Aunt Donna passed away from a heart attack that day in 2008.
She had had a couple of strokes years ago but was always full of
life, laughter and optimism...
We miss you dearly.....bbq's... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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My Special Cousin Tyson - by Sara
By Alida Spanninga on 2011-06-25
I have a cousin names Tyson who has lots of heart problems. He is a very special cousin and I hope that some day, he will have a healthy heart. I want to support the heart and stroke foundation because of him. He is a great cousin and I have had some good times with him. I love him very much.
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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My Cousin
By Debbie Anderson on 2011-05-11
I am riding the "Big Bike" for the Heart and Stroke Foundation on May 26th, 2011 to raise money for the Foundation in honor or some of my family and a friend.
Stroke's and Heart attacks play a big part in my family on both sides, firstly my Cousin Barry (survived two heart attacks... Read Full Story
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Edge Benefits
Rank 104 in Ontario
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My father in law
By Joanne Dube on 2011-07-05
My father in lawn was a family man, a good father, a wonderful husband and certainly a great father in law.
He enjoyed his yearly hunting and fishing trip and the quiet Sunday’s with family.
He believed if you work hard, did good, you can plan for an early and well deserved retirement.
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Courage
By Sharon on 2011-07-05
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart... Read Full Story
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Heart Warriors
Rank 2 in Ontario
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MISS MY FRIEND
By brian on 2011-07-05
My friend George was only 39 years when he suddenly collapsed and died with a heart attack leaving a wife, 2 young children and his parents. This was extremely difficult as he was an only child.
His wife had lost both her parents at an early age and her sister shortly thereafter due to... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Why I Ride
By Karrie Clements on 2011-06-10
I try and do as much as I can for the Heart and Stroke Foundation every year because it means alot to me to support something that is going to continuously try and help my mom thru the rest of her life with heart disease. I almost lost my mom 3 yrs ago to a massive heart attack and it scared the heck... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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Avalon angels
By Diana Meades on 2011-05-10
I am excited to ride on the big bike!
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Avalon Angels
Rank 351 in Ontario
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Member of Provincial Parliament
By Maria Van Bommel MPP on 2011-08-08
AED defibrillators have saved many lives. We all know someone who has suffered a sudden heart attack. It comes without warning in unexpected places and at unexpected times. That's why it's important that have defibrillators in as many public locations as possible.
We hear so often of the... Read Full Story
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Barbie's Bikers
Rank 1 in Ontario
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My reasons for riding The Big Bike
By Elizabeth Banuelos on 2011-05-05
I have a very personal reason for fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation this year.
On April 30, 2010, my eldest son, Christopher, suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and stroke, just days before his 19th birthday. Thankfully, his surgeon and medical team were able to save his... Read Full Story
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
Rank 186 in Ontario
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Leading Teams
in Each Province
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Team | Province |
|---|---|---|
| 1589 | Barclay Street Real Estate Ltd.... | Alberta, NWT and Nunavut |
| 1361 | Big Heart Champions | B.C. & Yukon |
| 669 | Tillie's Team | Nova Scotia |
| 444839 | Barbie's Bikers | Ontario |
| 1214 | Epicor | Quebec |
| 931 | Oxbow Heart Throbs | Saskatchewan |
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