NEWS RELEASE

 

For Immediate Release – October 17, 2014

Nassau Community College Presents

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Goes Beyond the Finish Line – Jeff Bauman

 

November 3

Garden City, NY – Nassau Community College is pleased to present Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Goes Beyond the Finish Line, which will take place on Monday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 252-253 of the College Center Building.

Jeff Bauman was an ordinary 27-year old when a bomb took off both his legs near the Boston Marathon finish line. A famous photograph taken at the scene and his vital role in identifying the bomber from his intensive care hospital bed made him the face of the tragedy, but it is his determination, humor and positive attitude that have inspired millions. (download hi res image)

On the day of the bombing, Bauman thought he was going to die. Then Carlos Arrendondo, a peace activist who was at the marathon to hand out American flags in honor of his fallen sons, quickly lifted him and got him onto an ambulance, saving his life. Once inside the ambulance, Bauman told the EMTs that he knew who had set off the bomb. He still remembered a man in dark clothing with whom he had made eye contact with just minutes before the blast. But he was rushed into surgery so quickly that he didn't have time to share the details. When Bauman woke up, FBI agents were outside his door. He started talking, a sketch artist started drawing, and soon the FBI had identified two suspects. Days later their reign of terror over the city of Boston had ended and Jeff Bauman went from a normal 27-year old Costco employee, musician and Boston sports fan to national hero.

Since that day, Bauman has remained a beacon of hope, strength and resilience. He now is sharing his inspiring story with audiences across the country.

For more information about Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Goes Beyond the Finish Line, which is free, open to the public and accessible to the disabled, call 516.572.7148.

Media Contact: Alicia Steger516.572.9634Email: alicia.steger@ncc.eduncc.edu/newsreleases

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