Emma Banks suffered a stroke before she was born and is missing part of her brain, but she's not letting that slow her down.

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May 21 2017 - 7:30pm
CUDDLES: Emma Banks, 2, and mum Dee Honeychurch include physical and speech therapy in their everyday activities to help Emma overcome the effects of a stroke she suffered before she was born. Picture: Kate Healy
CUDDLES: Emma Banks, 2, and mum Dee Honeychurch include physical and speech therapy in their everyday activities to help Emma overcome the effects of a stroke she suffered before she was born. Picture: Kate Healy

Emma Banks is missing a big chunk of her brain. A stroke she suffered before she was born left a large fluid-filled cyst where part of her brain was supposed to be.

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Michelle Smith

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