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Accessible Madrid & MADRID VECINA

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Al Altar Caminando

Giaffoglione Gina is a young woman who was bedridden in a wheelchair due to a terrible car accident. When Gina knew she would dress as a bride in the altar, she wanted to make it with his father, despite the sensitivity of his legs is zero. Gia, born in Omaha (Nebraska) practiced sport before the accident that left her paralyzed. For an athlete, perseverance and sacrifice are two main keys to getting results. Gina use both qualities over a year for his paralysis did not prevent her dreams come true.