Скачать или смотреть 2020 Greater Cleveland Heroes: Amanda Berry

Amanda endured one of the most horrific experiences imaginable, being held captive for ten years after being kidnapped at age 16. But she never lost hope, and 10 years later, she and her toddler daughter escaped their prison, and helped lead two other captives to freedom as well. Since that time, Amanda has dedicated her life to raising her daughter, and to help find missing persons who may be experiencing the same horrors she once did. She appears on Fox 8 News, looking into a camera, describing those who have gone missing, and asking viewers for help finding them. Amanda is not a trained broadcaster or news reporter, but she fearlessly puts herself out there to help others, because she genuinely cares about them, even though they are strangers. She knows they all have family members who are awaiting their return – just as her family members once did. Despite her traumatic past, Amanda is making the most of her present, and is looking forward to a bright future for herself, her daughter, and others she may have a role in helping return home.

Watch Amanda's story, which was played during the 2020 Greater Cleveland Heroes Award on March 12, 2020.

Video production by MediaVision Production at Case Western Reserve University.

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