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She's optimistic

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She's optimistic

Date1/2/1984

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Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: She's optimistic: Gail Gerrow, 28, has cystic fibrosis, but she won't let it get her down. She feels lucky to be alive. The caseworker for Durham Region Social Services is one of two Canadians chosen to attend the World Cystic Fibrosis Conference in England in June.

Subject

Cystic fibrosis

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026237F

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