Windsor, Ont., Paralympian says memoir of near-death experience a 'thank you' to the community

Paralympian Danielle Campo McLeod has released a memoir, detailing her struggles and triumphs. (Submitted by Danielle Campo McLeod - image credit)Former Paralympic swimming champion Danielle Campo McLeod nearly lost her life following the birth of her daughter, spending weeks in hospital after going into septic shock. Campo McLeod, who won seven medals for swimming in the 2000 and 2004 Paralympic Games, had a challenging recovery that she says was something of a miracle. And actually the C-section and and childbirth went, you know, by the book and everything was OK. LISTEN | Hear more from Campo McLeod about her story:He's well known in our community.