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Paralympic Gold Medalist Nick Scandone Loses Battle with ALS
by Marni Lane - U.S. Sailing - January 02, 2009
Photo: Mike Pinckney
Paralympic Gold Medalist Nick Scandone (Fountain Valley, Calif.), 42, passed away on January 2, after a long battle with ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Read More
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Paralympian Marin Morrison Loses Battle with Brain Cancer
by Susan Katz - January 02, 2009
Paralympian Marin Morrison (Sammamish, Wash.), 18, passed away on January 2 after a long battle with brain cancer. Read More
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Chicago 2016, World Sport Chicago, U.S. Paralympics Launch Chicago Paralympic Development Program
December 27, 2008
CHICAGO — Chicago 2016, World Sport Chicago (WSC), U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), and ten partner agencies, have announced the launch of the Chicago Paralympic Development Program. Read More
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U.S. Paralympics Military Program Teaming with Army Warrior Transition Units
by Phil DeMeo - December 23, 2008
The U.S. Paralympics Military Program is partnering with Army Warrior Transition Units (WTU) across the country to help establish fitness and recreation programs for injured soldiers. Read More
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The Hartford Extends Alliance With U.S. Paralympics
December 18, 2008
Continuing its long-term commitment of promoting and supporting the abilities of individuals with physical disabilities, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has announced it is extending its sponsorship of U.S. Paralympics through 2012. Read More
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Paralympian Angela Madsen to Skipper Eight Person Crew in Attempt to Row Across Indian Ocean
by Susan Katz - December 16, 2008
U.S. Paralympian Angela Madsen (Long Beach, Calif.) has been selected to skipper an eight person crew that will attempt to row across the Indian Ocean in April 2009. Read More



