Their frantic parents searched for hours, only to receive a surprising phone call from a hospital miles away - the girls were safe.

It turned out Miranda had led the journey herself, bringing Sharon and her favourite doll to the hospital.

The doll’s arm had fallen off, and Miranda, determined to fix it, made the trip in a desperate attempt to cheer up her sister.

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That early act of selflessness and determination would go on to define........

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