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Paralyzed entertainer Del Courtney survives Guillain-Barré
In Oakland California Del Courtney former big band leader and Oakland Raiders promotions director endured four months in Peralta General Hospital with Guillain Barré syndrome. Doctors describe a near death experience and a grueling recovery including ventilator support and feeding tubes. He defies odds with ongoing therapy and hopeful outlook as family and team supporters stand by.
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