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W O R D S : K i m G o r d o n • P h O t O S : C o u r t e s y S t . L o u i s C a r d i n a l s
Homers for Health scores a major victory for young patients at SSM Cardinal Glennon Medical Center.
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“Following in Stan’s footsteps is truly an honor for all three of us. We proudly take his lead and will continue to
help these amazing and brave kids in
his memory.”
—David Freese
86 • SPRING 2013
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