Finding a love for books became even more important when Mackenzie was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - an incurable disorder that specifically targets an area of the body but can radiate outwards. Even something as simple as rain and wind can knock one with CRPS out the rest of the day. Discovering that reading took the mind off the unimaginable level of pain - Mackenzie began to form an idea. Why not help others in need? Sheltering Books was born. To date, they have donated over 850,000 books. Mackenzie is one of the youngest CNN heroes to ever be featured. We talk about living with chronic pain, her family and the magic of books.

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