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Through tissue donation, a dear life goes on

Rose Parade to honor late teen and his legacy

Christopher Field's tissue helped dozens of people. Christopher Field's tissue helped dozens of people.
By Sarah Schweitzer
Globe Staff / January 1, 2008

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A little over two years ago, Donna Field's only son, Christopher, underwent a 14-hour surgery at Children's Hospital in Boston to correct spinal scoliosis. The surgery was a success but his recovery did not go well. Christopher, 16, developed pneumonia and his breathing became labored. (Full article: 741 words)

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