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Action Quote by Amy Purdy

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“Pfizer's actually teamed up with my nonprofit organization, which is called Adaptive Action Sports. I cofounded this organization in 2005 to help people with physical disabilities get involved in action sports, go snowboarding, skateboarding.”

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Every thought I have imprisioned in expression I must free by my deeds

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