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Christopher William Barkley
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Christopher’s life changed in a split second when he sustained a spinal cord injury in a skiing accident. He spent eight months in rehabilitation at Craig Hospital.
“Living with a spinal cord injury may seem like a lonely life, but I beg to differ. My family, friends, and community of people like YOU have continually raised me up and give me the strength to keep going!”
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A Facebook Fundraiser in Christopher’s honor raised $6,000 in its first week:
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