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Photo of armless pilot hugging armless little girl goes viral

Photo of armless pilot hugging armless little girl goes viral

An image of the first-ever armless pilot Jessica Cox hugging a little girl who was also born without arms is making its rounds through the internet and warming hearts at the same time.

The little girl, a three-year-old named R.E. Pranke (Short for Ruth Evelyn) was somewhat destined to meet the pilot. Her mother, Karlyn Pranke, began researching Cox after learning during the second trimester of her pregnancy the R.E. would be born without arms.
The little girl’s mother, Karlyn Pranke, arranged for the pair to meet and told ABC News how “amazing” it was for her daughter to meet someone she could look up to.
“It was amazing,” Pranke told ABC News. “I’m just grateful that we had the opportunity to show everyone that it doesn’t matter if you have arms or not, that you can do the same things as everyone else — you just may have to do it a little differently.
When the pair met they talked, Cox gave RE a tour of her plane and the moment they hugged was captured in a now-viral photograph.

You don't need arms to return a hug... or give one. Jessica Cox with RE who was also born without arms

Posted by Right Footed A documentary film about Jessica Cox on Sunday, July 26, 2015

"The top question I get as a speaker is 'How do you hug?,'" she told ABC News. "That picture clearly showed that you don't need arms to embrace someone.”

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Jessica Cox signs a poster for a little girl who was born with...

We're at AirVenture and just met RE, who was also born without arms. Her mother drove six hours to get her here ... and ended up with personal time with Jessica Cox. Here she is signing a "Right Footed" documentary movie poster for RE! This is the reason we made this film! It was also so appropriate on the big anniversary for the Americans with Disabilities Act -- happy birthday ADA!Want to support Jessica Cox and help her attend more film festivals and share her important message of hope, opportunity and perseverance? Consider making a tax deductible donation via http://bit.ly/1I9jPsn While you're on the site check out the trailer and read the blog for more information about RE and this very, very special meeting...

Posted by Right Footed A documentary film about Jessica Cox on Friday, July 24, 2015