LESLIE RAY

New Milford, Connecticut

Leslie Ray of New Milford, Connecticut, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2006. While undergoing radiation treatment, she noticed tingling in her right arm. Leslie's doctor ignored her repeated protests. By the end of all her treatments, Leslie suffered permanent injuries to her brachial plexus nerve. Leslie lost all use of her right arm, and now must train herself to be left-handed.