So what happens if you’re a gifted athlete and you’re diagnosed first with multiple sclerosis and then, twenty years later, with breast cancer? Most people might contemplate giving in, but not United Spinal Board member Laura Schwanger. Laura took up rowing and just won a bronze medal at the Paralympics in Beijing.
“Dipping into the reservoir of fortitude gained from battling multiple sclerosis and surviving breast cancer, Schwanger summoned enough strength in her soon-to-be 50-year-old body to stage a furious comeback.”
To find out more about Laura’s amazing performance, go to http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080912/SPORTS/809120380/1002/SPORTS.
The United Spinal family is extremely proud of Laura. Her accomplishments in competitive sports and in the disabilities community in general reflect her high sense of purpose and commitment. We applaud her accomplishments as an athlete, a role model, and an energetic and dedicated leader. Well done Laura!
