Athlete with cystic fibrosis finishes triathlon …
August 27th, 2007
… even though he has only about 50 percent lung capacity. His name is Danny Ferrone, and he’s trying to raise money to cure cystic fibrosis. Feature from the Chicago Sun-Times.
… even though he has only about 50 percent lung capacity. His name is Danny Ferrone, and he’s trying to raise money to cure cystic fibrosis. Feature from the Chicago Sun-Times.

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