Community-engaged undergrad awarded 2015 Terry Fox Gold Medal
September 14, 2015: Zoya Jiwa, Simon Fraser University’s 2015 Terry Fox Gold Medal recipient, knows what it takes to overcome adversity with grace and fortitude.
At age 14, she was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in her organs and tissues, along with debilitating fatigue.
“Suddenly, my life was not about what I wanted to do; it was about what I could manage to do,” says Jiwa.
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Zoya, you are a Star – keep shining bright.
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