Wheel World News Issue 29 February | Page 12

February 2018

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Each month, we want to highlight a consumer of AZSCIA and hear their story and to read about all the remarkable things people are doing within the community.

This month, we are highlighting Dean Joyce. He is going to tell us about his injury, challenges he faces living with SCI, and advice he has for individuals who are newly injured. Take a few minutes to read Dean's empowering story.

This month, meet...

Dean Joyce

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April 1974, I was born in Poughkeepsie, NY as the youngest of 4 healthy siblings. In April of 1977, just a few days before my 3rd birthday, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thankfully, with the support of my family, the skill of the Doctors & Nurses, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy*,