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Young Hero: Devique McWilliams

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2018 Young Hero Devique McWilliams from Mobile, AL

Just six weeks after Devique McWilliams was born he was diagnosed with life-threatening meningitis. The doctors were not optimistic about his survival but even as a baby, Devique showed his inner strength and determination. He survived, but because of his illness his speech and learning abilities were delayed. But Devique did not let this get in the way of his dreams.

07/18/2018

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Young Heroes is a local public television program presented by APT

Young Heroes

Young Hero: Devique McWilliams

Special | 2m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Just six weeks after Devique McWilliams was born he was diagnosed with life-threatening meningitis. The doctors were not optimistic about his survival but even as a baby, Devique showed his inner strength and determination. He survived, but because of his illness his speech and learning abilities were delayed. But Devique did not let this get in the way of his dreams.

07/18/2018

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