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Kelly Wilson
Retired pre-school teacher, devoted dog mom, volunteer and pulmonary rehab patient
Midland, Michigan
“Pulmonary rehab is an informal support group. Just coming together with people who are going through the same thing – even for an hour – gives you a lift.”
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Dr. Vincent Oriedo
Research scientist, inventor, people and project leader, pulmonary rehabilitation patient and pulmonary rehab volunteer
Midland, Michigan
"With what I learned, I could overcome my weakness and doubt. It allowed me to do things that, up to that point, were impossible to think about."
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Roger Skosich
Husband, father and pulmonary rehabilitation patient
Midland, Michigan
"If I had not gone to the program, I would still be on the oxygen. It made a huge change in my life."
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Pulmonary Rehab Got Her Back on the Road
Mable Jackson
Avid motor scooter rider and pulmonary rehabilitation patient
Shepherd, Michigan
"When I started pulmonary rehab, I had no energy, stamina, breath or hope. The 12-week program improved not only my breathing, but also my energy and outlook."
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Ray Richardson
Husband, father and pulmonary rehabilitation patient
Beaverton, Michigan
"I was on the heart transplant list at U of M, but after pulmonary rehab, I was so much better that my doctors said they would not even consider a heart transplant at this time."
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Bill Curtis
Husband for 52 years, father, grandpa, great grandpa, military retiree and pulmonary rehab patient
Midland, Michigan
“Pulmonary rehab was a big plus for me -- I learned that I can help myself and breathe easier.”
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Gerald Pelletier
Retired GM machine repairman, fitness enthusiast and pulmonary rehabilitation patient
Midland, Michigan
"I feel so much better now. Revitalized, like a whole different person. Pulmonary rehab changed everything."
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Mary Trumbell
Retired special-education assistant and pulmonary rehabilitation patient
Midland, Michigan
"When I went to rehab, the clouds parted and the light came down. It let the light back in."
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Mary Faber
Travel enthusiast, pulmonary rehabilitation patient and pulmonary rehab volunteer
Sanford, Michigan
"I discovered pulmonary rehab and it saved my life. I am actually healthier now in my 80s than I was in my 60s."
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Dale Manchester
Husband, father, grandfather, avid hunter and pulmonary rehab patient
Sanford, Michigan
“Rehab makes a difference. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I didn’t go to pulmonary rehab.”
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Veronica Greason
Retired Midland PE teacher, avid swimmer and pulmonary rehab patient
Midland, Michigan
“Some people with breathing problems are afraid to do anything, but they shouldn’t be. Pulmonary rehab works. I wouldn’t be here today without it.”
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