Oct
25

We Can’t Afford to Lose the Fight Against Polio

polio treatment dennis ogbe

Dennis recently wrote an article for CNN about his passion….eradicating polio throughout the world.

“As an athlete, I enjoy competition — but there is a battle happening off the field that is more important: the fight to end polio.

This fight is personal to me. I grew up in Nigeria, where I contracted polio at the age of 3. It was tough being the only kid on the playground in a wheelchair. For years I watched the other kids play, and when I tried to participate, they moved away from me….”

Click here to read the entire article on CNN.com

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  1. such a good point

    We Can't Afford to Lose the Fight Against Polio – Dennis Ogbe – Paralympian – Official Site