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Avi

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Avi is a stroke and aphasia survivor . He was an New York City paramedic and about to start medical school when he had a stroke . Prior to his stroke , he loved many outdoor sports like horseback riding , kayaking , sailing , bicycle riding , snowboarding , etc . Now , post-stroke he has aphasia ( difficulty communicating ) and can ' t use one arm , but still enjoys many of the same thrilling activities .

Avi completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Towson University , in Maryland , USA .