She received two blood transfusions while still in utero.

Savastano had other plans for the money, too.

For the most part, McElligott was an ordinary retiree.

She lifts the lid — and lets out a yip when she sees what’s inside.

It was a simple idea with a modest goal.

At one point, it nearly swelled her left eye shut.

The worst part of the whole incident was the experts say it wasn’t entirely unexpected.

To his friends and neighbors, he was simply a retired engineer who enjoyed the modest fruits of his hard work in simple ways, such as fast food and military history.

Eventually, she did locate one Paula Conway, and what she learned shocked her.

Family friend Kristin Healy started a Facebook group to organize a welcoming line for the girl — and it exploded.