'They are fantastic at their sports': Formerly conjoined twins hoping to become Paralympians

Formerly conjoined twins from Cork who hit the headlines over the weekend when Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, sent them a personalised Toy Story video are set to receive personalised toys from the actor.

'They are fantastic at their sports': Formerly conjoined twins hoping to become Paralympians

Formerly conjoined twins from Cork who hit the headlines over the weekend when Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, sent them a personalised Toy Story video are hoping to become Paralympians.

Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf (9) were successfully separated in 2010 at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. The resilient brothers have endured 53 surgeries in their short lives.

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