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Teen with cancer gives inspirational speech

Published November 10, 2015
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"Here's the thing, none of us get out of life alive. So be gallant, be great, be gracious and be grateful for the opportunities that you have."

A high school senior gives an emotional speech a week after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Senior Jake Bailey's powerful speech at the 2015 Christchurch Boys' High School prize ceremony is below.

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