12 year old Katie Tucker's Inspiring Story: Changing Seacoast Lives - Portsmouth Reg Hospital

Katie Tucker -- Changing Seacoast Lives: A Survivor's story

Katie was 11 years old when she was struck be a car in Greenland, NH. Rye's EMS reached the scene and she was badly hurt. Katie was rushed to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where she underwent emergency brain surgery to stop internal bleeding so she could be safely transferred to Children's Hospital Boston. Katie is now a thriving 12 year old! "There are a million things wrong with your daughter, Mr. Tucker. We're going to take care of the things that could kill her first, and then those that could cause permanent disability." -- Dr. Carlos Palacio, Portsmouth Regional Hospital http://portsmouthhospital.com

Katie Tucker's story is one of four stories featured in this inspiring documentary series following real people in our seacoast community who encountered a serious health crisis that changed their lives.

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[lynnrobi]

Our finger nails are the same color right now! :D

Amazing story, <3 and amazing pianist.

[kqmusic1]

she has the same birthday ad me

[kqmusic1]

pretty and amzing

[GirlWorthDiamonds]

Naaaw :) I'm so happy for her!!!

[KatieBug91313]

aww. god bless!



[iLOVENATURE2011]

God is so good...very inspiring video... =)

[krfoxw]

God bless their family!!!

[brandon13853]

beautful pianist

[livy132]

OMG I'm so glad she survived! She looks like a wonderful girl! God bless her and her family(:

[13Monstah]

That Was So Sad I'm SO Happy She Made It Threw.!!(':