Yasir Salem: Running for Gwen

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Yasir Salem: Running for Gwen

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64 minutes

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Oct 3, 2019

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When Yasir Salem met Gwen Mann, he knew he had found his person. They cherished their lives together and loved going on adventures. Years later, Yasir tragically lost Gwen after a long battle with various cancer battles. Since then, he has spent his every waking moment becoming an advocate for change and honoring Gwen’s memory.

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Oct 3, 2019

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