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Faces of Asthma
Think you can't win the race, dunk the ball, score the goal, swim the lap, sing at the top of your lungs, dance around a stage or be an effective leader just because you have asthma? Think again! The following superstars have all achieved greatness while living with asthma and you can too!
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Natalia FestaNatalia Festa
Natalia, a competitive swimmer, was diagnosed with asthma at age 11 but, she didn't let that stop her from qualifying to compete at the USS Junior and Senior National Championships. At Junior Nationals, she finished 8th in the 50 yard backstroke and 12th in the 100 yard backstroke. Natalia is currently a college student and successfully competes for the Harvard swim team. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
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Lenny KlipperLenny Klipper
Lenny is a runner and a cyclist. Although he was diagnosed with asthma at age eight, Lenny has not let that hold him back from competing. He has participated in the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference as well as triathlons and marathons. Lenny is currently a college student majoring in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania.
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*The people featured above may or may not endorse asthma awareness, but it's known that they have it.
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