John Challis, Teen Inspiration, Dies at 18

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John Challis, Teen Inspiration, Dies at 18
Rover Rover found this 8/19/2008 on mypinstripes.blogspot.com [flag]
John Challis inspired people with his sheer courage, will, and determination. People of all ages looked at him as a role model. Just 18 years of age, he knew he was dying of liver cancer, but that didn't stop him from going after his goals and dreams. This afternoon his family is in mourning as Challis ' body finally gave out from the cancer that had ravaged him. Challis was a recent ... [link]

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