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Threw away crutches

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Threw away crutches

Date9/19/1981

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Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Threw away crutches: Arthritis had Romeo Meleca unable to walk on his own and in constant pain five years ago. Thanks to arthritis research, last year he was able to complete a 140-mile walk to raise money for the Arthritis Society.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025664F

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