Malaysian Stories: My Wheelchair Does Not Define Me
"I wasn't even accepted into public schools, because they said they couldn't handle my condition."
By Nandini Balakrishnan — 25 Aug 2017, 12:25 PM
People say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That's exactly what this young lady did.
23-year-old Aveena's life began with multiple life-threatening surgeries due to a rare medical condition. It put her in a wheelchair, but that didn't stop Aveena from pursuing her dreams.
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