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My lifetime's precious bits and pieces were stolen


Published on 2025-04-30 03:22:12 - BBC
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The video at the provided URL features a segment from BBC News where a man named Paul Alexander, who has lived in an iron lung for over 70 years due to polio, shares his life story. Paul, now in his late 70s, contracted polio at the age of six in 1952, which left him paralyzed from the neck down. Despite his condition, he pursued education, eventually earning a law degree, and has become an inspirational figure, advocating for polio vaccination and sharing his experiences to motivate others. The video highlights his resilience, his daily life within the iron lung, and his message of hope and perseverance.

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