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Eric Piburn

Inspiration Updated May 6, 2020 Posted September 29, 2017

Eric Piburn was born with a very complex Cardio-Pulmonary defect called Tetrology of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and has now had five heart surgeries. In spite of all of this, Eric has maintained a positive and joyful attitude. You can’t help but smile while watching Eric meet Hope!


Winter’s story has inspired millions of people all over the world! Read more inspirational stories.

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