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Turning a nightmare into a dream

19 Apr 05:45am

Filed under: Afl, Jimmy Stynes, Sport

There’s been nothing more inspiring this week than seeing Melbourne president and cancer fighter Jimmy Stynes cheer on his Dees in their 55-point win over Richmond yesterday.

The back of Jimmy Stynes head after surgery

Stynes recently had five tumours removed from his brain, just days before the Dees’ first win against Adelaide last Sunday.

Stynes’ delicate brain surgery required 40 staples in the back of his head. He has been very sick but he keeps bouncing back, showing his amazing strength of character and inspiring everyone around him.

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