Winter Paralympics 2018: Team GB brought to tears by good luck messages from family and friends
Sir Mo Farah was among those who recorded a 'good luck' message
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Your support makes all the difference.Paralympians preparing to take to the snow and ice in PyeongChang have been filmed reacting to surprise messages of support from their loved ones.
The athletes thought they were taking part in an interview about their preparations for the Games. Instead, they were reduced to tears by supportive words from the people who have helped them on their journey to PyeongChang.
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