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Defying the odds

There was a strong possibility that Javale Morato wouldn’t make it to his 13th birthday but on October 12 he was joined by his family and friends for a very special celebration in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The Southern Cross photographer Ben Macmahon was there to capture the emotion of the day

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Javale is wheeled to his birthday party by parents Jason and Teresa. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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Staff congratulate Javale on his 13th birthday. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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Friends, family and Women's and Children's staff celebrate with Javale on his 13th birthday. Photo: Ben Macmahon

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