“Having that guide dog gave me confidence to finish college, fall in love, get a job, and have the courage to take on any adventure, no matter how big or small.” -Thomas Panek, president and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind ... See more

Thomas Panek, president and CEO of Yorktown Heights-based non-profit Guiding Eyes for the Blind, has been a runner his whole life. “I ran on my cross-country team in high school; it was around that time that I began losing more and ... ... See more

Anthony Butler lost his eyesight 11 years ago when he was just 20 after being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But he refuses to let his unfortunate situation define him.Butler trains with Achilles International and ran in this weekend's TCS New York City Marathon. ... See more

At first glance, Anthony Butler is just like any other marathon runner. But a closer look reveals that he is very unique. Butler lost his eyesight 11 years ago when he was just 20 after being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But he refuses to let his unfortunate situation define him. Butler tra... ... See more

Dave Williams was born blind, but his lack of sight hasn't hindered his dream of becoming a marathon runner.

Williams, who has a 10-year-old son named Arlo, says he decided to get active last October to show his son he could do anything he put his mind to.

This Sunday, November 3, just one year after taking up running, Williams will be one of more than 50,000 people running in the TCS New York City Marathon, assisted by a running guide.

Thank you Today Show for sharing Dave's story. ... See more

Dave Williams wants his 10-year-old son to know: "[You] can do anything you put your mind to."

12-year-old William Sanner of Washingtonville, New York, plays receiver and safety for his football team and believes he can be as good an athlete as anyone else.

"You just have to put your mind to it." ... See more

WASHINGTONVILLE — Look William Sanner in the eyes and there are no obvious clues that he is any different than your typical 12-year-old. He plays