After 5 brushes with death, I finally know what I have to live for

After 5 brushes with death, I finally know what I have to live for

This First Person column is the experience of Ken Pilon, who lives in Regina. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.It seems like I've been cheating the Grim Reaper my whole life. I was 11 months old

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