Long, thin fingers typing away Marfan Life Long, thin fingers typing away
Symptoms: Tall, thin stature ~ Long fingers ~ Unusually long arms and legs ~ Curvature of the spine
Chest bone that curves inward or outward ~ Flat feet or high arches ~ Nearsightedness
Weakening of the connective tissue, most dangerously of the aorta
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Friday, December 03, 2004

Raw Faith captain, harbormaster at odds

Raw Faith captain, harbormaster at odds
: "The Raw Faith was built by McKay, who sold all his possessions to build the ship. It's designed to provide the adventure of sailing to people confined to wheelchairs.
McKay's daughter Liz suffers from Marfan's syndrome, a disease that affects the body's connective tissue, and uses a wheelchair."




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