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They say its always good to save the best for last. So when a 97-year-old woman realized she'd been to every state, except Rhode Island, it was time to make one more trip. And was certainly one to remember. 

While the ocean state is a popular place for people to visit, especially in the summer months, 97 year old Helen Raines. And her friend John Ross recently made it, their mission to travel from their state of South Carolina to Rhode Island. Jan recently learned her longtime friend had been to all 49 other states. I said Helen, you know, pass on without getting that last one in. So let's try and do it for christmas. That was a christmas present. And so time wouldn't fly by without her seeing the smallest state, the pair hopped aboard a plane and headed for providence for an overnight stay at the renaissance hotel was just what the doctor ordered. We drank a little and we ate and slept a little. But when the ladies were treated to a tour at the capitol. Well that was something so sentimental and that was the highlight. It was really unbelievable. I couldn't begin to describe it to anyone and they were just very, very conciliatory, truly, the most gracious group of employees I've ever run across. They were delightful welcomed with a citation from Governor dan Mckee. These southern belles learned a lot about southern New England. Don't, don't call people and everybody was very, very nice within 24 hours. A dream destined hundreds of miles away was made true. I mean I was just happy that I was able to do it and while the best of her bucket list is complete. Helen says while it may be the smallest state it left. The biggest impression, you know, the expression, you know, best relaxed. That's how I feel about.

97-year-old woman completes bucket list by visit to 50th state

97-year-old woman completes bucket list

Living with cystic fibrosis, one woman knows she has to be extra careful with the pandemic right now. But she's not letting it stop her from making her little sister's dreams come true.

<p>MAY HAVE START LIVING WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS, ONE WOMAN KNOWS SHE HAS TO BE EXTRA CAREFUL DURING THE PANDEMIC BUT SHE IS NOT LETTING IT STOP HER FROM LIVING OUT HER SISTERS DREAMS. &gt;&gt; Reporter: AARON SAID SHE HASN'T LEFT HER HOUSE MUCH LATELY, &gt;&gt; I HAVE TO BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS BECAUSE THE OUTCOME FOR ME COULD BE MORE GRIM COMPARED TO OTHER PEOPLE. &gt;&gt; SHE LIVES WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS, A GENETIC DISEASE CAUSING PERSISTENT LUNG INFECTIONS. THE SAME DISEASE TOOK HER YOUNGER SISTER, COLLEEN, IN 2013. &gt;&gt; SHORTLY AFTER SHE PASSED AWAY, I FOUND IT GOT LOST IN HER ROOM, THAT HAD 65 DIFFERENT THINGS SHE WANTED TO DO. &gt;&gt; SHE MADE IT HER MISSION TO COMPLETE IT. SHE CHECKED OFF EACH ITEM, ONE BY ONE. &gt;&gt; SHE ONE WANTED TO DO EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. &gt;&gt; LAY SMASH A WATERMELON AND GET PIED IN THE FACE. SHE WANTED TO PLANT A TREE IN HER FAVOR ONE YET: &gt;&gt; DELIVER 65 ROSES TO SOMEONE. &gt;&gt; THINGS TO A NEW MEDICINE SHE HAD THE ENERGY TO DO IT. &gt;&gt; IN JANUARY I HAVE A NEW LEASE ON LIFE, I WANTED TO MAKE IT COUNT AND MAKE THIS HER YEAR. &gt;&gt; WITH EVERY ADVENTURE SHE TAKES OFF, COLLEEN IS CHEERING HER ON. &gt;&gt; IT IS A REALLY GOOD FEELING, FOR ME, AND I DEFINITELY KNOW I AM NUMBERING HER IN A SPECIAL WAY. &gt;&gt; INCREDIBLE, SHE SAID A LOT OF THE BUCKET LIST ITEMS INVOLVED TRAVEL, AND SHE HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH THOSE ONCE COVID-</p>

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