Paralympian inspires pursuit of adaptive sports

December 15, 2017

Darlene's Story

Darlene Hunter was 4 years old when a tragic accident took away her ability to walk. Today, she is a decorated athlete in adaptive sports teaming up with UT Southwestern to show others with impairments they can be as good as gold.

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