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Online Poker Helps Bring Pakistani Boy to U.S. For Life-Saving Surgery

Father made a friend playing cards

Reason Staff | 6.19.2013 2:12 PM

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An unexpected online friendship has led to lifesaving surgery for a young Pakastani boy.

Christine Muratore of Bridgewater met baby Zebaan's father Saleem Khattak while playing online poker in January.

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