Summary

Marathon runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma has been setting new records since she lost her leg to cancer 20 years ago. She joins Geoff Bennett to discuss how she’s breaking barriers and challenging misconceptions about athletes with disabilities. For a transcript of this story, click here .

Five Facts

• Who is this story about and what is her background?


• What gave Hunt-Broersma her motivation to keep running?


• When and Where did Hunt-Broersma complete her marathons?


• Why is celebrating small accomplishments so beneficial?


• How did Hunt-Broersma stay motivated to accomplish her goal?

Focus Questions

What is an accomplishment you did not think at first you would be able to accomplish, but were able to? Media literacy: How can people use Hunt-Broersma as an inspiration?

For More

For more on Hunt-Broersma, see the video below:

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Zachary Vogel, a senior at Alexandria City High School in Alexandria, Va., and a rising freshman at Ithaca College, wrote today’s Daily News Lesson with editing by Vic Pasquantonio.