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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-12 03:01 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 03:01 EST
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# Local marathon runner receives new heart after rare disease

A local marathon runner received a new heart after a rare disease left him fighting for his life, according to NBC 6 South Florida.

Section: [Health](/miami/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ)](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/health/your-health/local-marathon-runner-gets-new-heart-after-rare-disease-leaves-him-fighting-for-his-life/3886523/), 2026-11-12 03:01 EST: Local marathon runner gets new heart after rare disease leaves him fighting for his life

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