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      She paused her studies to take care of her sick son. At 92, she got her degree. | CBC.ca Loaded

      She paused her studies to take care of her sick son. At 92, she got her degree.

      2 years ago
      Duration 3:31

      She paused her studies to take care of her sick son. At 92, she got her degree.

      • 2 years ago
      • News
      • Duration 3:31

      For Colleen Jones's final story for CBC, she looks to her own family for a story of strength and resilience. In the 1970s, her aunt was known to her professors as an excellent student. But when her son became sick, everything changed.

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