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raderie, Becker said. "Everyone stepped up to the
plate to make this happen. It was a big morale
builder!"
Their inspiration came from homeowners Judy and
Larry Vardon, whose compelling story won them the
home makeover.
The Vardons, who are both deaf, have a 12-year old
son, Lance, who is blind and autistic. Lance would
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