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“Don’t be afraid to fail, because some of your most rewarding blessings come from your hardest failures.” – Kristin Duquette
photo courtesy: Endless Abilities
Meet Kristin Duquette, a 22 year old passionate about disability youth, sport and empowerment. At the age of 9, Kristin was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She had to re-adapt her life and was determined not to let her disability deter her from fulfilling her goals and dreams. At 16, she went back to one of her first loves – swimming. She had to re-learn her skills and eventually became part of her high school’s swim team. Her swim coach encouraged her to train for the Paralympics and she trained with the determination that has become her trademark.