Jackie Allibone, Former Mid-Fielder, Temple University Lacrosse

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Aug 25, 202155:50Government & Organizations

Working through a significant injury with a long recovery process is difficult for any athlete. Hundreds of hours in rehab, sitting on the sidelines for months on end, feeling a measure of disconnection from teammates, c...

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