WATCH LIVE Before most Rock 'n'Roll San Diego runners even wake up Sunday morning, Jamie Watts will already be on the course heading towards the finish line. Watts is the first runner of Sunday's half-marathon, set to leave the starting line at 3 a.m. She has cerebral palsy, which makes routine tasks more like routine challenges. But, with the help of friends who accompany her along the course, 13.1 miles is well within reach. It just takes her a little longer. While typical runners average right around a 10-minute mile, Watts clocks in closer to 30 minutes per mile, which is why she starts so early. Watts says the roads aren't always closed at the beginning of her race, so she often runs on a "parallel path" using sidewalks next to the road until the course is completely blocked off. While she has already completed more than 100 races, mostly 5Ks, this will be just her third half-marathon. She is aiming for a finish time between seven and eight hours -- "hopefully closer to seven," she says. Watts started training for races primarily just to stay healthy but says if the inspires others with disabilities to try new things it's … Continue reading →

June 4, 2017 11:40 AM By Tim Jimenez PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Theres a $5,000 reward in the search for the suspect who sucker punched a man with cerebral palsy in West Chester. The attacker was released on bail, but police are looking to put him behind bars again. West Chester Police, the Chester County Fugitive Unit, and the U.S. Marshals are looking for Barry Baker. Suspect Who Assaulted Disabled Man Previously Stole Metal Flag Holders From Veterans Graves He should surrender himself peacefully. Right now, he is public enemy number one, said Chester County DA Tom Hogan. Hogan says the 29-year-old Baker was arrested nearly two weeks ago for punching a man with cerebral palsy outside a West Chester 7-Eleven in early May. The defendant made bail and immediately went on the run in that case. He is wanted on two outstanding warrants, Hogan said. Man Accused Of Punching Man With Cerebral Palsy Wanted For Probation Violation Hogan says one warrant is due to Baker violating parole by being charged. Parole was from a prior theft conviction. The other warrant issued because authorities say Baker didnt appear in court for a matter involving child support. Bakers last known address is in … Continue reading →

Looking at the smoothly blended smoky shadow on Victoria Aparicios eyelids, no one would ever know her mother once applied all her makeup. Looking at her flawless red lipstick, no one would ever know Victoria once struggled to use her own hands. Born four months premature, she wasnt expected to survive, and if she did, doctors said Victoria would most likely suffer crippling disabilities. They werent sure sure how much damage her brain sustained, nor did they know how severe her cerebral palsy would be. Just last month, Victoria, 18, graduated with honors from St. Joseph Academy in St. Augustine and dreams of becoming a makeup artist. So, shes a miracle, said Cynthia Aparicio, her mother. [Her graduation] is bittersweet, and probably every parent says that, but especially because of Victorias journey. Ive had to be there so much. Its amazing to see, but its going to be really hard to let go. Her mother and her father, Victor, wont have to let go just yet. Victoria plans to attend Daytona State College for business, and the college has a branch in Victorias hometown. The degree, she said, will help her create a business and brand in makeup artistry, but … Continue reading →