"My Heart Stopped for 3 Minutes, and It Changed Everything"

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Feb 22, 202600:38:58Society & Culture

When Joshua Ruff’s heart stopped for three minutes , everything changed. Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) since childhood, Joshua had already navigated a lifetime of disability, adaptation, and resilience. B...

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