The stories on this page are from survivors all over the US and Abroad.
Stories of life as a Polio Survivor from Pennsylvania.
Videos are at the Bottom of this Page
Stories of life as a Polio Survivor from Pennsylvania.
Videos are at the Bottom of this Page
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Shirley Smith - She's Truly Living a Good Life |
Martha ("Marty") Loudder - She's Resilient from her Head to her Toes
Her Video, published by Orvis, "Toe To Toe With Trout" is below.
Her Video, published by Orvis, "Toe To Toe With Trout" is below.
Have YOU Ever Wondered? Survivor Don Hunter has, and he's written a beautiful poem.
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A Story of Unbelievable Resilience and Determination Jean Maddalena Rathgeber, A Gift from her son.
David Salamone - Polio Survivor and Unsung Hero. In Addition to his story - See the Video Below: Vale David Salamone
From Carrollton Texas - Support and Fellowship
From Polio Patient to Polio Voice (Daniel J. Wilson, PhD.)
In Search of "Normal" Deb Berg Stambaugh
Polio Survivor Reflects on the Last Great Epidemic - Survivor John Tierney - Past President of Polio Australia
Sunny's Blog - Conversations On Living Well with Polio (an active website)
Walk a Mile In My Shoes. By Joe Randig
We Never Walk Alone By Diane Huff
What is it Like to Have Polio A truly moving story by Polio Survivor Richard Daggett
Wilma Rudolph conquered poverty, racism, and Polio to became an Olympian
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Toe to Toe with Trout - Martha Loudder
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"We are very sad to share the news that David Salamone, featured in Jabbed-love, fear and vaccines,
died on Friday September 7, 2018. He was 28 years old.
died on Friday September 7, 2018. He was 28 years old.
- David contracted polio from the live polio vaccine when he was a baby. It was later discovered he had a serious underlying immune disorder, which meant he was susceptible to many infections, including polio. He and his family successfully fought to have the live vaccine replaced by the safer inactivated version. Since 2000, when the CDC changed to the safer version, not a single child in America has contracted polio from the vaccine. David’s legacy rippled out across the world, changing the vaccination policy in many countries, including Australia.
- David died as a result of complications from his underlying immune condition.
- We remember David for his gentleness and his strength, an unusual combination. His humbleness in the face of his legacy was extraordinary. His generosity in sharing his experience with our film crew — and the world — was inspiring.
- He was also a great deal of fun. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
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Decades after polio, Martha is among the last to still rely on an iron lung to breathe.
The full article is available.
Decades after polio, Martha is among the last to still rely on an iron lung to breathe.
The full article is available.
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Martha Mason: 60 Years in an Iron Lung |
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A Comprehensive Interview with Polio Survivor John Nanni. John is given the opportunity to speak about BOTH the Eradication Efforts AND Post-Polio Syndrome. |
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A BBC Interview from the UK with Survivor Peter Thwaites |
Interviews with Three Polio Survivors:
Ann Lee Hussey John Nanni Ina Pinkney
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