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Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic alums prepare for Christmas at home

December 21, 2021

Amanda Orichefsky preparing food at home Amanda Orichefsky using her phone Mackenzie looking at the camera David and Mackenzie hanging out at home Amanda and Mackenzie Amanda and Mackenzie by a Christmas tree Mackenzie Mackenzie Amanda and Mackenzie Mackenzie David and Mackenzie David and Mackenzie

Amanda Orichefsky, her partner David and daughter Mckenzie were photographed at their home in Scarborough as they prepare to celebrate the holidays. Amanda, who was born with arthogryposis, a neuromuscular condition that affects the movement and strength of her limbs, gave birth to Mckenzie at Sunnybrook on July 15, 2020 at Sunnybrook’s Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic, under the care of Dr. Anne Berndl and her team.

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