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Meet Meet Leigh Ann M., dealing with major life changes after SCI - Before her spinal cord injury, Leigh Ann was very active and spontaneous. She took salsa lessons, roller bladed 50 miles a week, and loved jet skiing and wake boarding. She traveled several times a year, and enjoyed socializing with friends.

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Meet Meet Gary A., overcoming obstacles to an active life with MS - Ten years ago, Gary A. was a successful realtor with a large network of contacts. Life was uneventful until his boss noticed that Gary was slurring his words. Unaware of the problem, Gary assured him that alcohol was not a factor, and went for a checkup.

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Meet Meet David S., coping with SCI - Four years ago, Dave S., known as Piano Dave on campus, was heading back to college after playing at a local synagogue. Stopped at a red light, his car was rear ended by a drunk driver.

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Meet Meet Trevor DH., devoting his career to helping others with SCI - Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, M.D. is a Clinical Research Scientist with the Kessler Foundation Research Center. In 1992, while he was a third-year medical student, Dr. Dyson-Hudson sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI; C6/C7 tetraplegia, complete).

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Meet Meet Donna L., gaining independence after SCI - Before her spinal cord injury, Donna’s life was pretty typical. She was married, had a 4-year old son, and worked full time as a corporate reference librarian.

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Meet Meet Jane G., leading a full & productive life after SCI - Before her stroke, Jane commuted from suburban New Jersey to her office in Manhattan where she worked as a project manager in the computer industry.

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Meet Meet Ian B., finding a future with SCI - After a spinal cord injury left him unable to walk, Ian had to rethink how to live his life and achieve his goals. He was injured while serving as a pilot and combat rescue officer in the Air Force.

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