Disabled Sailor Discovers Love of Water Through Challenged America

SAN DIEGO -- Paralyzed from the underarms down since she was 15, La Jolla local Amelia Opean has often considered swimming to be the perfect sport for her. In the water, she’s light. Her upper body

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Greg Simmons says:

June 28, 2023 at 10:26 am

Amelia was a friend of mine many years ago and lost contact with her in the late 80’s would anyone know her whereabouts and contact information?

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