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Man stricken with ALS finds new voice in singing partner; June 12, 2018

Man stricken with ALS finds new voice in singing partner; June 12, 2018

by Michael Shapiro | Apr 15, 2018 | Blog, Interviews, Music, Stories

Sometimes a story comes along that breaks your heart before you start interviewing. And then when you get to know the subjects it becomes even more wrenching yet at the same time uplifting. The story of aspiring musician Bernie Dalton, who refused to let the loss of...
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