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Blue Peter gold badge for University Professor

Anthony Hollander aged nine.

Anthony Hollander aged nine.

Anthony Hollander.

Anthony Hollander.

Press release issued: 27 January 2009

The BBC children’s programme, Blue Peter, has awarded Professor Anthony Hollander their prestigious gold medal for his involvement in one of the most revolutionary medical operations of recent times.

The BBC children’s programme, Blue Peter, has awarded Professor Anthony Hollander their prestigious gold medal for his involvement in one of the most revolutionary medical operations of recent times that saved the life of Claudia Castillo, 35 years after he wrote them a letter that seems to have foretold his destiny.

You can read Anthony's letter and the full story on the BBC's website.

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