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Colin Michaels
I was 5 months pregnant with Collin Michael We had the alpha fetal protein test I believe it’s called.. He came back 1-99999999 chance for down syndrome and 1-10 for Spina Bifida so we had to go to a specialist for a special ultrasound and she said “I’m sorry your child does have Spina Bifida…
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Alyson Duncan
My name is Alyson Duncan. I am a daughter, a sister, an aunt and a Spina Bifida warrior. I was born with Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele. Life hasn’t always been easy, but I try to make the best of the days i’m given. Imagine being married to the love of your life and expecting your first…
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Jamilas Story
In Chicago, Ill. I was born Beautiful. That’s what my father named me. At least, that’s how I was brought up to see myself. It didn’t turn out that way, though. January 15th, 1982 was the date of my birth. I was told I was born prematurely, but hey, I’m here. The youngest of 3…
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Amy Burnett
My name is Amy Burnett and my ParaBadminton career has only just begun. However, my journey getting here has been a long and winding one through the ups and downs of many different sports. I just happened to stumble upon the sport while watching the 2016 Olympics. My tv was left on a channel that…
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Jennifer Kumiyama
Ms Wheelchair California Jennifer Kumiyama was born with Arthrogryposis and has limited range of motion in all four of her limbs. Jennifer feels lucky to have been born and raised in California as she thinks it’s a somewhat advanced state when it comes to disability rights and access. She actually competed for Ms. Wheelchair in…
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Stephanie Stabile
Hey everyone my name is Stephanie Stabile! I am from Debary Florida . I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation after a car accident in 2000 . I have spent my whole life with headaches and pain and never knew why…till my first mri from the accident. Numerous dr and surgeons kept telling me i need…
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Clint Cook
In 1988, Clint Cook was just a couple years out of high school when he survived a spinal cord injury. After a fun night out, he and a friend got carried away racing home in brand new muscle cars and Clint had a terrible accident. His car flipped end-over-end, ejecting him from the vehicle and…
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Liz Spitzer
Hello, my name is Liz Spitzer and I have Spina Bifida Occuture. Here is my story…. I was born in 1972, we didn’t have scans in those days like we have today, so my parents didn’t find out that I have SB, in those days if you had a disabled child you simply got on…
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Vincent Accardi
Vincent Accardi was born on December 30th, 1961. He grew up in Debary, Florida with his parents and three siblings. In high school, he was known for his love of rock and roll and his big afro. He was an all-around great athlete; playing baseball, football soccer, and running track. He graduated from Deland High…
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Lyllyan Blair
Throughout my childhood and early adulthood, I never gave much thought to mindfulness. Even during my short foray into Soto Zen Buddhism in my late teens, staying present, being aware of my body, emotions and mentality didn’t seem like something I should give much import to. All that changed, however, at age 28. I was…
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