Thufail Muhammad, a senior journalist at The Hindu newspaper who has covered Mr Hajabba during his struggles, says he has sacrificed much of his family life to make his dreams come true, and has inspired many in the process.

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In the video below, Dunham explains how finding balance in his life ultimately led to his dream come true.

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Working with the charity Dreams Come True, researchers will study what difference 'dream' experiences make to children with life-limiting conditions.

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