An unassuming, former school teacher took the stage for an audition for the reality TV show “The X Factor” and taught viewers a thing or two about courage and inner strength. In the previous year, Pamela Cook received a diagnosis of breast cancer, which was complicated due to her 16-week old pregnancy. Despite recommendations to terminate the pregnancy, she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and defeated breast cancer. When she finished singing, the audience rose to their feet to show their support.

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