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At that point of my life when the doctors did not know what to do, therefore; they all agreed to send me to New York. Later, I spent a month at the Colombia Presbyterian Hospital. As a result, the doctors diagnosed me with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease).  The doctors predicted my lifespan to be no longer than 2 years and asked my family to give me whatever I please. In my heart, I had hope. Therefore, I requested to my family to leave me in New York, a place that I truly love. At first, my family refused because they thought that I was losing my sense. However, I have shown throughout the years the values of Independent Living by being able to make it here on my own. Now, they are very proud of me. 

 My main goal has always been to have independence in every possible way. This is one of the reasons I find Oprah an extraordinary person whom I admire. She is always willing to help to improve people with and without disabilities to have a better life style. I would love to have an opportunity like this to finally meet Oprah in person. 

 Throughout the years, my disabilities have become abilities making everything reachable for me.