Moms help solve a medical mystery: Wellness Week

Happy Thursday. This week we’re writing about a medical mystery, iron supplements, and new variants of the coronavirus. Plus, we have our weekly “joy” snack. But before that …

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These moms helped solve a medical mystery

Before Sara Smythe disappeared, she was thriving.

The youngest of four sisters, Sara was born with Down syndrome and lived the life of an active teenager. At 13, the Toledo student was headed to middle school and loved practicing soccer and swimming, took dance and karate classes and was a Girl Scout.