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Jamie Holmes (r) with Gabby Hrinda. Making Dreams Come True Jamie’s Dream Team gives back to people suffering with serious medical conditions. By Paul Glasser S ince 2005, Jamie’s Dream Team has fulfilled requests from more than 1,000 people who are handicapped, disabled, terminally ill, severely injured or afflicted by a serious medical condition. White Oak resident Jamie Holmes started the dream team when she was 18 years old. She was born with VATER syndrome which is a rare condition that leads to congenital deformities in the vertebrae, kidneys, esophagus and lower intestines. It occurs in about 1.6 of every 10,000 live births, although the true rate may be higher, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. 8 724.942.0940 to advertise | McKeesport Area