But Gillick has done his best to approximate normal life. He graduated high school through a home study program, and served as best man at his older brother Kevin's wedding. If he had no impediments, Gillick says he'd be bound for medical school. But his illness makes it impossible to work, drive a car, or even type for long periods at a keyboard. That is a trap that can be worse even than cancer.
Residents blame two local companies for polluting the drinking water.
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