Barbara Moore
Barbara is 62 years old and living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She was diagnosed with COPD in late 2015 at the age of 59 but suffered gradually worsening symptoms over the 10 years previous. She and her husband will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in September; together they have 3 adult children and 1 grandson.
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