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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 16 > Bend toddler is battling rare degenerative illness

Bend toddler is battling rare degenerative illness

An umbilical cord-blood transplant may save Ben’s life

By Sheila G. Miller / The Bulletin
September 16, 2008

PORTLAND — Six months ago, Ben Robinson faced a short and painful future, one with failed organs and stiff joints, hearing loss and blindness. Now he’s looking through clouded corneas at a future that could include sports, school and relative healthfulness.

The 17-month-old....

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