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10-year-old once thought to never be able to walk runs across finish line at Disney Princess 5K

By Stephanie Buffamonte
Updated  February 22, 2020 3:46pm EST
FOX 35 Orlando

Fairy tale ending for girl who never thought she would walk

She was told she would never walk, but this young girl has beaten the odds to compete in major Disney race.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - A 10-year-old defying the odds.

Hannah Herman was never expected to walk.  She was left at a medical facility in Kazakhstan with a club foot when she was born.  But that didn't stop Erin Herman from adopting Hannah and taking her home to Cincinnati, Ohio.

10-year-old runs across finish line at Disney Princess 5K

A 10-year-old defying the odds. Hannah Herman was never expected to walk. She was left at a medical facility in Kazakhstan with a club foot when she was born. (Video courtesy: Walt Disney World)

10YR RUNS 5K

(Walt Disney World)

With love and the help of physical therapy, Hannah miraculously began to walk at the age of two. Hannah, who is now 10 years old, just accomplished another major milestone in her journey. 

She and her mother ran the Disney Princess 5K Friday morning.