Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again'
- Uriah Rennie is learning to walk again after being paralyzed from the waist down due to a rare neurological condition that required five months of hospital treatment.
- Rennie experienced severe back pain during a Turkey holiday and was diagnosed with an inoperable condition.
- Despite challenges, Rennie is determined to regain his mobility and plans to start his chancellor position at Sheffield Hallam University next month.
- He credits family, friends, and the hospital for their exceptional support during his recovery journey.
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