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Detroit Fox 2 TV News April 29, 2007
News Anchor:
"Overcoming adversity is the theme of a kickoff run this afternoon. Fox 2’s Simon Shaykhet shows us how people of all ages who have special needs turn into athletes."
Attorney Richard Bernstein:
"We are going to take people who never saw themselves as athletes, and we’re going to transform them into marathon runners."
News Reporter Simon Shaykhet:
"Richard Bernstein is living proof anyone can overcome a disability. Born blind, the local attorney turned avid runner, now spends his time getting others with special needs on track. Today 50 people of all ages are taking the very same steps toward building confidence. The Achilles Foundation and Friendship Circle are two groups who’ve come together."
Woman leading athletes in exercises:
"Now bring your left arm all the way across."
News Reporter Simon Shaykhet:
"To kick off the first of many Sunday walks here on the West Bloomfield nature trail."
Friendship Circle Organizer Bassie Shemtov:
"Kids with autism, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD, different social issues will be able to come together and give it their best."
Friendship Circle Organizer Marla Kaminski:
"Everybody, whether they have a disability or not, deserves to feel that feeling when you are 100 yards from the finish line, and you know you did it, and you know you have accomplished something."
News Reporter Simon Shaykhet:
"Richard’s story of overcoming adversity is real life proof that anything can be done, and now, that anything, means running a marathon. That’s right. All this is geared towards a 5 K walk on September 9 and a downtown marathon in October."
"If you’d like to participate or help as a guide runner, you can get the info on our website myfoxdetroit.com."
"In West Bloomfield, Simon Shaykhet, Fox 2 News."
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