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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Surgery after surgery, he beat all odds

The Windsor Star | Craig Pearson


Two hearts and 16 more years

Scott Janisse was born three times in his short life.

The man with the tireless sense of humour defied the odds, thanks to two heart transplants.

But in the end, his latest heart simply could not keep pace with his spirit. He died of a heart attack at age 36 Saturday around 4: 15 p.m. at his parents' home.

"We had 16 extra years with him because of the families who donated," his mother Pat Pardy said Monday. "We feel wonderful for that."

Read more: http://www.windsorstar.com/health/Surgery+after+surgery+beat+odds/5600793/story.html#ixzz1bo3wiv7n


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