Bob Woodruff

Posted May 10, 2011 10:02 pm.

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Former ABC War Correspondent Bob Woodruff sustained severe brain injuries while embedded in Iraq in 2006. His recovery has been slow but extremely successful and now he works to help returning service members who have suffered brain and other injuries. He’ll be the keynote speaker at the March of Dimes Ability & Beyond gala May 19 at the Fairmont Royal York hotel. He talks to 680News showbiz editor Gloria Martin about his long road back to health. Information and tickets can be found at marchofdimes.ca/gala.

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