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Ultra-rare disease affects Saultite

Many people aren't familiar with F.O.P, or what the ultra-rare disease can do to a young person's body. Only 2500 people worldwide are diagnosed with the disease, with very few in Canada. Right here in Sault Ste. Marie one of our own community member

Many people aren't familiar with F.O.P, or what the ultra-rare disease can do to a young person's body. Only 2500 people worldwide are diagnosed with the disease, with very few in Canada. Right here in Sault Ste. Marie one of our own community members, Ian Brodie, is living with F.O.P. Ian joined Local2's Jasmyn Rowley in-studio to discuss the condition, and the upcoming annual fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for research. More information on the event can be found at: www.sooruntocurefop.com


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