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Listen: Brain tumour gymnast finds new passion as a DJ

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As a child he was a champion gymnast who was tipped to go far in the sport but Oliver Brown's life changed forever when he was struck down with a brain tumour at the age of 8. The Shantallow man, who's now 28, has undergone surgery twice and doesn't let his condition get in the way of life. He's now combined his love of Djing with a new council project called Black Moon Discos. They're specifically for adults in the North West with physical, learning and sensory difficulties. Joe Doran has been to meet Oliver and find out more about his discos.

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