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Former addict and heart transplant recipient vows to make most of her second chances by helping others

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Bay Area ProudNovember 21, 2023 5:20 pm

Former addict and heart transplant recipient vows to make most of her second chances by helping others

Deborah Orler isn’t sure how much time her new heart has given her, but she sure knows how she plans on spending that time. Garvin Thomas reports.

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