Mr. Connolly Has ALS

Mr. Connolly Has ALS

Mr. Connolly Has ALS

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Mr. Connolly Has ALS

2017

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A high school principal is embraced by his community as he continues to lead the school, despite rapidly losing his ability to walk and speak due to the debilitating effects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

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Gene Connolly

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Patty Connolly

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Samuel Habib

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Samuel Habib

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