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All that glitters is Paralympic gold for Illini frosh Martin
Raymond Martin struck nothing but gold in the Paralympics. The University of Illinois freshman finished his competition with four wins in four events by taking the wheelchair 200 meters Saturday at the London Olympic Stadium. Martin's winning time in...Tags: 2012 Summer Paralympics, Sports, Chicago Marathon
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First Paralympic gold for Illini's McFadden
Tatyana McFadden, a junior at the University of Illinois and two-time Chicago Marathon wheelchair winner, has added a first Paralympic gold medal to an already impressive career resume. McFadden romped to victory in the 400 meters Monday at London’...
Tags: 2012 Summer Paralympics, Paralympic Games, Track and Field, Sports, Chicago Marathon
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Many were inspired by local man's outlook on life
Daily American Staff WriterThe first thing people noticed about Daniel Orslene was his infectious smile. "Danny is and will forever be the heart of Somerset," his brother David Orslene said. Daniel, 40, died Monday. Even though he was born with spina bifida, a birth...Tags: March of Dimes Foundation, Birth Defects
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Tatyana McFadden looking to go far and fast at Paralympics
Maybe you've seen the ads. They've been all over TV and in magazines like Time and Sports Illustrated. There is U.S. Paralympian Tatyana McFadden in her sleek titanium racing wheelchair, hunched over in mid-push, shoulder muscles rippling, a look of...
Tags: Physical Disabilities, 2012 Summer Paralympics, Paralympic Games, BP Plc, Gymnastics Clubs
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Braden Tamosaitis
Braden has spina bifida and utilizes a wheel chair. The family also had another child pass away at Riley Hospital in 2002 due to complications from spina bifida. Quote from father, "We would never go anywhere else besides Riley." The family has attended...
Tags: John Andretti
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Fundraiser set for Johnstown toddler
Daily American CorrespondentLike other toddlers, Jaidyn Beam is always full of smiles. The 1-year-old keeps on smiling, despite the many medical difficulties he has endured throughout his first year of life. The son of Merissa Sandusky and Jason Beam of Johnstown was diagnosed...Tags: Friedens, Birth Defects
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Tatyana McFadden: Howard County's 'Lady Velocity'
World-class track athlete Tatyana McFadden is not a flashy person. Soft-spoken with a thin face, dark brown eyes and a deceptively muscular frame, she is not the type to speak of her accomplishments without some prompting. But when she does talk about her...
Tags: Sports Illustrated, 2012 Summer Paralympics, Girl Scouts of the USA, BP Plc, Birth Defects
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New 'waivers' for disabled care fall short of need in Virginia, locally
More than 3,600 Virginians with intellectual disabilities are on an "urgent" needs waiting list for a coveted ID/MR Medicaid waiver which would provide them the range of services and support they need. They have cerebral palsy and autism, Down Syndrome,...
Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Behavioral Conditions, Schizophrenia, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Health Insurance
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Local boy with spina bifida looks to 2016 Paralympics
Daniel Romanchuk gives you a blank stare when you try and explain to him why he is an inspiration. He looks confused — why would anybody care to see him race, legs tucked under him, neck crammed forward, and be inspired? He's just a kid who likes to...
Tags: Human Interest, 2012 Summer Paralympics, Legs, Paralympic Games, Learning Disability
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Media day for Ronald McDonald Charities
Volunteer, El CentroOn April 25, a media day was held with representatives from Ronald McDonald Charities visiting KXO and Univision Channel 7 in El Centro. George Gale of KXO interviewed Chuck Day, CEO of Ronald McDonald Charities; Chuck expressed his appreciation to all...Tags: Ronald McDonald House Charities, Facebook, Social Issues, Ronald McDonald (fictional character), Univision (tv network)
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