Diagnosed with polio at three, Dianne Odell lived nearly 60 years in a 750-pound iron lung, a machine that helped her breathe. Despite her confinement, she inspired many with her resilience, earning a degree and writing a book from within its metal chamber.A tragic power outage in 2008 ended Odell’s life when her iron lung stopped functioning. Her story highlights the challenges faced by polio survivors reliant on outdated medical technology and underscores the importance of reliable power for l

We remember. We honor. We educate. This project helps tell the history of polio in our communities from local survivors. When we know our history, it’s easier to maintain and repeat the good parts. A healthy community is a vibrant community. ❤️ Visit https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/8NkiLECIFQc5P to read and hear stories from our neighbors who survived polio. | Grand Forks Public Health Department