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Brittany Ogle and Jackson Stiffler, both of Kalispell, pose for a photo with their son, Leroy Stiffler, who was born with a rare genetic disorder called generalized arterial calcification of infancy. The condition causes his veins to narrow and harden, forcing his heart to work very hard to pump blood throughout his body. (Courtesy of Joleen Beaubien)

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Newborn battles 1 in 391,000 disease
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Newborn battles 1 in 391,000 disease

It was just supposed to be a routine exam.