<p>&ldquo;That perspective, ultimately, gives kids just that. Perspective,&rdquo; says Rohan Murphy, a double amputee who was a wrestler in high school.</p>


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Star wrestler Rohan Murphy shares his motivational speaking experiences at schools through TikTok

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Rohan Murphy, a double amputee, travels to Long Island schools to help inspire students to overcome adversity.

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