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Sam Volpe

'My scar is my superpower': Tyneside artist helps youngsters feel confident after surgery

The Children's Heart Unit Fund (CHUF) charity has joined with street artist Mul as part of an empowering campaign to remind people with surgery scars that those scars are their "superpowers".

The artist, full name Alex Mulhollland, is known for producing work featuring heart characters. Now he has produced a special design reminding those recovering from heart surgery - or any other medical procedure - that the scar represents a "brave and courageous journey".

This is part of the charity's "#MyScarIsMySuperpower" campaign. The campaign began when Marvel star Ryan Reynolds - who plays superhero Deadpool, sent a message of support to Seb Hollingsworth while he was recovering from surgery.

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