The 700 Club - July 18, 2017
ABC News Anchor Byron Pitts shares his story of overcoming hardship after being “functionally illiterate” as a child. Then, New York Jets safety Shamarko Thomas reveals the faith that sustained him.
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OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Byron Pitts grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. His childhood was filled with overwhelming obstacles.
NFL Safety Shamarko Thomas has built a reputation for himself as an aggressive, hard hitting player with a work ethic that many would argue is second to none. His “go out and get after it” attitude is one that he acquired growing up in Virginia Beach, VA with his mom and 5 siblings.
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Emmy Award–winning ABC News chief national correspondent and Nightline coanchor, Byron Pitts shares the heartbreaking and inspiring stories of six young people who overcame impossible circumstances with extraordinary perseverance. Abuse.Download
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