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Tara & Melissa
This is Tara’s story. It’s also her family’s story.
In March 2021, Tara passed away from her cancer. Her family have generously given us permission to keep sharing Tara’s story as a celebration of her life. The video is part of Tara’s legacy, her determination to live life to the fullest and to be remembered as the vibrant young woman she was.
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