Man With Terminal Illness Refuses to Accept Fate and Starts Hitting the Gym Hard

Man With Terminal Illness Refuses to Accept Fate and Starts Hitting the Gym Hard
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Jared Wells, of Utica, New York, was born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a terminal illness with no cure. His body began to deteriorate, and life became a constant struggle during his teens. But that didn’t stop him from achieving his goals.

The hardships Jared faced on his iron-pumping journey prove his sheer determination to succeed.

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