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Complete Assembly: Belvidere North Wrestler Eddie Avila Visits Genoa-Kingston High School

July 15, 2011 – 11:28 pm

In January 2011, during a wrestling meet between Belvidere North and Genoa-Kingston high schools, Eddie Avila broke his leg. After several surgeries, his parents had to make a difficult decision. In order to save their son’s life, doctors would need to amputate his leg. Avila lost his leg, but not his smile and not his [...]

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