Tag

Inspirational Figure

All articles tagged with #inspirational figure

human-interest1 year ago•4 min saved

"Paul Alexander, Longtime Iron Lung User, Passes Away at 78"

Paul Alexander, who contracted polio as a child and spent decades in an iron lung, passed away at 78. Despite his condition, he earned a law degree, wrote a book, and gained a large social media following. Known for his positive outlook, he inspired people worldwide and advocated for the inclusion of disabled individuals in society.

via The Associated Press|

#disability-advocate #human-interest #inspirational-figure

obituary1 year ago•4 min saved

"Polio Survivor Paul Alexander, Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Passes Away at 78"

Paul Alexander, known as "Polio Paul," who spent 72 years inside an iron lung after being paralyzed by polio as a child, has passed away at 78. Despite his confinement, he obtained a law degree, started his own legal practice, and published a memoir. Alexander's inspirational story serves as a testament to overcoming adversity and defying expectations.

via New York Post |

#inspirational-figure #iron-lung #obituary