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Driven by his love of learning and an intense desire to achieve, John Shapter fought off kidney, lung and heart problems long enough to fulfill his dream of graduating from college.
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John Shapter
Mission Accomplished
Driven by his love of learning and an intense desire to achieve, John Shapter fought off kidney, lung and heart problems long enough to fulfill his dream of graduating from college.
(rest of story)
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