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Walter Rings Bell and is Cancer Free Heading into the Summer
6/13/2024 6:00:00 PM | Wrestling
DURHAM — Through the Team IMPACT program, the Duke wrestling team was paired with a special young man for the 2023-24 campaign, James Walter.Â
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Walter is a student at Holly Ridge Middle School in Holly Springs, N.C., that had been diagnosed with early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia lymphoma in December of 2021 and has been fighting the terrible disease since.Â
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Recently Walter's fight paid off as he rang the bell at the Duke Children's Hospital and heads into the summer cancer free. He plans to resume more normal activities and hopes to resume playing basketball and football for the Holly Ridge Hornets.Â
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"James and his family have been a great addition to the Duke wrestling program," said Duke head coach Glen Lanham. "When our guys are competing in the classroom and on the mat, the struggles that James and his family go through on a daily basis put a lot of what our student-athletes are going through in perspective. James has just given us a great example for living each day to the fullest."
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Walter and the Blue Devils are excited to continue their relationship in 2024-25 and having him on the sidelines of matches going forward.Â
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Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils wrestling, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWRES".
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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Walter is a student at Holly Ridge Middle School in Holly Springs, N.C., that had been diagnosed with early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia lymphoma in December of 2021 and has been fighting the terrible disease since.Â
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Recently Walter's fight paid off as he rang the bell at the Duke Children's Hospital and heads into the summer cancer free. He plans to resume more normal activities and hopes to resume playing basketball and football for the Holly Ridge Hornets.Â
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"James and his family have been a great addition to the Duke wrestling program," said Duke head coach Glen Lanham. "When our guys are competing in the classroom and on the mat, the struggles that James and his family go through on a daily basis put a lot of what our student-athletes are going through in perspective. James has just given us a great example for living each day to the fullest."
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After over two years of battling early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, our @GoTeamIMPACT teammate, James, is finally cancer free! Watch him ring the bell below. ??
— Duke Wrestling (@DukeWRES) June 14, 2024
Congratulations, James! ??
More info ?? https://t.co/VbCtzLa0YA pic.twitter.com/ZkIahMt9iI
Walter and the Blue Devils are excited to continue their relationship in 2024-25 and having him on the sidelines of matches going forward.Â
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Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils wrestling, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWRES".
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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#GoDuke
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