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🌱 Penfield’s own John Kucko confronts brain cancer with remarkable resolve
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- Penfield’s own John Kucko confronts brain cancer with remarkable resolve
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• John Kucko - CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. (roccitymag.com) — Penfield residents may recognize neighbor and longtime broadcaster-turned-digital creator John Kucko, who is now facing brain cancer while continuing to share his serene New York nature videos. The 61-year-old Penfield resident describes his seizure, surgery, and ongoing treatment, and how he’s drawing strength from family, local landscapes, and an online community that has followed his work for years. 
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