Lee Bender and the American Health System

Not everything in skateboarding is all about fun. Real life will continue to follow us and that’s why you should watch the following video. Lee Bender – former pro skater – talks in this moving video about his problems with him being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and the costs which despite comparatively good coverage have him facing over $36,000 in debt for treatment over the last 18 months. Austin Considine created the series which got me thinking again – time to hit the skate park tonight!

Faces of American Health Care, Part 2: Former Pro Skater, Lee Bender from austin considine on Vimeo.

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