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202143 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

HERO

202143 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

At 22, Hero battled cancer and turned to the Furry Fandom, leading to the creation of his first fursuit as a personal symbol.

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At 22, Hero battled cancer and turned to the Furry Fandom, leading to the creation of his first fursuit as a personal symbol.

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Ash Kreis

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Hero was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22. After losing faith in himself, and getting ready to give up, he found support in a place he felt safe - The Furry Fandom. Now, Hero is getting his first fursuit. This is his story.

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