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VIDEO: Aimee Copeland thanks supporters

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SNELLVILLE, Ga. -

Aimee Copeland thanked supporters in her hometown of Snellville on Friday.

The 24-year-old University of West Georgia graduate student logs her hands, left leg and right foot after battling flesh-eating bacteria that she contracted following a zip lining accident.

After months of rehabilitation, Aimee met with local supporters on the Snellville Town Green.

CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE TO LISTEN AIMEE'S STATEMENT!

  • More coverage: Aimee Copeland recovers

  • Friday, January 25 2013 10:46 PM EST2013-01-26 03:46:04 GMT
    Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
    Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
  • Monday, July 30 2012 7:49 AM EDT2012-07-30 11:49:50 GMT
    The father of a woman battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria says his daughter is making significant strides in her physical rehabilitation.
    The father of a woman battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria says his daughter is making significant strides in her physical rehabilitation.
  • Thursday, July 19 2012 12:13 PM EDT2012-07-19 16:13:21 GMT
    Aimee Copeland has become an inspiration to many people as she's continued her amazing recovery from a flesh-eating disease.  See photos of Aimee here!
    Aimee Copeland has become an inspiration to many people as she's continued her amazing recovery from a flesh-eating disease.  See photos of Aimee here!
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