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Kristy Dawson

Newcastle student to take on running challenge after her younger sister was treated for curved spine

The sister of a woman who was treated for curvature of the spine will give back to the charity which supported her.

Alexia O’Rourke's younger sister Freya, 20, was treated for scoliosis at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) Charity in Stanmore, London.

She underwent spinal fusion after being diagnosed with the condition in November 2020 and had a second operation to remove a prominent piece of metal work in June last year.

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