11-year-old boy with rare health condition inspires others

An 11-year-old boy with a rare health condition is inspiring others with members of Team Jacob who are helping to raise money for the organization Chai Lifeline.

News 12 Staff

Jan 19, 2022, 3:36 AM

Updated 866 days ago

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An 11-year-old boy with a rare health condition is inspiring others with members of Team Jacob who are helping to raise money for the organization Chai Lifeline, a group that helps children with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
News 12 photojournalist Drew Singh shares the story of Jacob Hersko and his battle with Short Bowel Syndrome.


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