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Tuesday, January 19th 2010, 3:08 pm

By: News On 6

Tulsa Child With Rare Form Of Dwarfism Dies

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TULSA, OK -- A Little Giant who inspired a lot of people in eastern Oklahoma has died.

Mitchell Cupps was one of only four people in the U.S. and 45 people in the world to have a rare form of dwarfism called Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia.

Mitchell's parents didn't let his condition stop him from doing the things he loved, like playing baseball.

December 1st was declared Little Giant Day in Tulsa and for the state of Oklahoma in his honor.

Mitchell was five-years-old.

Mitchell's family and friends established Little Giants Foundation to inspire others who need information, funding, a hand to hold and a glimmer of hope that their child's life is not in vain.