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VIDEO: The story behind viral video of son dancing with mom who has ALS at wedding
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  • July 27, 2022

The story behind viral video of son dancing with mom who has ALS at wedding

You may have seen this video of Zak Poirier dancing with his mom, Kathy, who has ALS. It's a moment she dreamed of during her most challenging days battling the fatal disease.

Video by Chris Cirillo

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