Teen with rare medical condition honored at prom

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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A Michigan high school senior who is battling a rare medical condition just received a special honor.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WPVI) -- A Michigan high school senior who is battling a rare medical condition just received a special honor.

Kate Veldink was elected homecoming queen at her school in Grand Rapids.

She has the medical condition A-T and usually uses a wheelchair.

But, with support, she was happy to walk with her homecoming king.

Veldink and her parents say their strength comes from the people who have stuck by them through tough times.

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