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Burn survivor's graduation at UNC a 'true blessing'

Six years ago, at age 17, Cruz Santibanez suffered a catastrophic burn that sent her into a weeks-long coma. On Sunday, the youngest of six children, became the first person in her family to graduate from a four-year college.
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Six years ago, at age 17, Cruz Santibanez suffered a catastrophic burn that sent her into a weeks-long coma. On Sunday, the youngest of six children, became the first person in her family to graduate from a four-year college.

Reporter : Bruce Mildwurf
Photographer : Robert Meikle
Posted 2014-05-11T18:53:00-0400 - Updated 2014-05-12T05:51:12-0400