Ron started on the phone, but quickly rose to the top by his results and his approach to continuous improvement.

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As he started his arduous treatment, Ron, a family man and a professional counsellor in his 50s, from London, decided to strike a blow for the "silent majority" with hepatitis C who were too frightened to speak about their condition.

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"Looking at the photos, it appears it started in the trunk, " California Highway Patrol spokesman Ron Simmons said Sunday.

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