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Minnetonka Leukemia Survivor, Bone Marrow Donor To Appear On Ellen

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Minnetonka woman who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant will appear on Ellen Tuesday afternoon.

At 15, Greta Hokanson was suffering from leukemia when she received a bone-marrow transplant from a man in Arkansas named Danny Daniels. The transplant saved Hokanson's life.

This October, Hokanson got married. At her wedding she had a special dance with Daniels.

Now, the pair will appear on Ellen during Ellen's 12 Days of Giveaways.

Tune in at 4 p.m. to find out what happens!

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