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The highs and lows of Steve Plain

Posted on: December 22, 2017 Categorized in: News, Media releases

From the lowest of lows to the highest of highs, this is the story of an extraordinary man attempting to accomplish an incredible dream. Meet Steve Plain. Three years ago, Steve was lying in hospital in Perth and was told…

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The highs and lows of Steve Plain

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