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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Josh Leeson

The Foo Fighters got Ruben through surgery. Now he needs help with his dream

When the then nine-year-old Ruben Phillips underwent major spinal surgery in the US to alleviate the symptoms of his cerebral palsy, the music of the Foo Fighters was a constant soundtrack.

Songs like the US rock band's hit My Hero served as inspiration during the subsequent months of gruelling rehabilitation.

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