Lizabeth Uribe

Lizabeth, a Chilean woman who survived an acute poliomyelitis that left her without the capacity to walk, tells about her miraculous life in simple and optimistic words. She decided to write her dreams and the challenges she has overcome, because she wants to tell the world that anything you propose to do in your life is possible. This amazing woman has challenged death more than once and her doctors, family and friends have been perplexed at her.

Name

Lizabeth Uribe Santibánez

Nationality

Chilean/American

Date of birth:

April 1st, 1947

Studies:

  • Medical Technology at Universidad de Chile
  • Citotechnology at University of Southern California (USC)

Activities:

  • Founder of the Chilean Disabled Association (1971)
  • Founding member of the Chilean Cytology Association
  • Member of the IAC (International Academy of Cytology)
  • Participant of the first Telethon in Chile (1978)
  • Representative of the Kaiser Cytology Laboratory Workers Union (1990-2008)
  • Past Member of the St. Patrick's Church Parish Council

Awards:

  • Graduated with honors from the Medical Technology School of the Universidad de Chile
  • Best Cytology School student in the State of California (1980)
  • Best Student of the USC School of Cytology, class of 1980
  • Top 5 score in the National Exams for Cytology (1981)
  • For her bravery, strength and example. Family and friends (2013)

To know more about Lizabeth read her book Miracles, Dreams and Challenges.