Grundy County teen battles rare disease, looks to the future

Friday, May 11, 2012

photo Nikki Wiley is essentially living on borrowed time. And after taking some time to get to know her, it's clear none of that bothers her. Doctors told her she had three years to live nine years ago. Now she's one week away from graduating high school.

GRUNDY COUNTY, TN - Classes are ending and finals will soon be over. For many seniors, all that's left to do is walk across the stage and receive their diploma.

However, this graduation has a very special meaning for a Grundy County teenager.

Nikki Wiley is essentially living on borrowed time. And after taking some time to get to know her, it's clear none of that bothers her. Doctors told her she had three years to live nine years ago. Now she's one week away from graduating high school.

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