Quadriplegic sailor sets sail... using only her breath to power her boat


	Quadriplegic sailor sets sail... using only her breath to power her boat

Fast T friend

6-17-2008 3:13 AM

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able, quadriplegic, sailing, respect!

Fast T friend says:

Mrs Lister's progress will be posted on her website www.hilarylister.com

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6-17-2008 8:23 AM

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Ga, I won't have the guts for this with all my limbs nearly working. I'm in awe.

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