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Sienna Barton and her family returned home on Friday after Sienna spent 975 days in the hospital.

A Saratoga Springs community that has been supporting the family were there to welcome them home.

Sienna's family expressed gratitude for the support; they plan to catch up on their family time in between the regular doctor visits.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After nearly three years in the hospital, one community decided to surprise a 5-year-old and her family.

The Bartons' Saratoga Springs neighborhood has supported them from the beginning. From prayers and rides to the hospital, to raising more than $3,000 to send the Bartons' daughter to Texas for a donor heart — now they wanted to give her a grand welcome home.

Shalise Swenson, who helped plan

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