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50 Phenoms: How a Woman Overcomes Multiple Sclerosis Every Day
Laurie Denison was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 40 years old but doesn't let the disease define her. Watch Now
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50 Phenoms: How a Student Overcame a Traumatic Spinal Injury
Ryan Kolonich suffered a severe spinal injury while skiing in high school. But spinal surgery and rehab helped him recover. Watch Now
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50 Phenoms: How a Marathoner Kept Running After Triple Bypass Surgery
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50 Phenoms: How an Assistant Principal Beat the Odds to Survive
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50 Phenoms: How a Pioneering Weightlifter Got Back on Her Feet
Brandi Darby overcame a pair of significant knee injuries to become the first legally blind competitor to place at a USA Weightlifting-sanctioned event. Watch Now
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50 Phenoms: How James Conner Continues to Inspire
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Love, Support Help Man Overcome Brain Tumor
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: High School Football Star Turns Injury to Inspiration
A football injury left Baldwin High School's Jay Morrison unable to lift his right arm and ended his football career. But he didn't let it stop him. Watch Now
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Competitive Weightlifter Trains With Sports Performance: Brandi’s Story
While Brandi was discovering weightlifting, she also was beginning her journey at UPMC Sports Medicine. Learn more. Read More
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