9/11 survivor addresses United Way

ROCK HILL — A blind man who survived 9-11 despite being blind and being on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks is encouraging the United Way of York County to reach its fundraising goal this year.

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During his keynote speech to the United Way, Hingson also provided what he calls guide dog wisdom based on his own experiences in life.

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Hingson says too many people are apathetic and don’t feel empowered to work as a team.  He says among Washington politicians, it’s all about power and numbers.  Hingson says people need to insist that elected officials in the nation’s capital work together as a team or risk getting fired.  He singles out Washington politicians with both parties, who he says are not functioning as team players.

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Hingson says the local United Way is helping, and that we need to do all we can to help people who need it.  The United Way’s fundraising goal is one-point-five million dollars —  a 15-percent increase over last year.  Hingson says it’s important that we all give time and money to make a difference in the lives of others.