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December 6, 2006

City using passion for sports to lure Special Olympics

The Cleveland Plain Dealer
By Sarah Hollander

Al RatnerAl Ratner, co-chairman of Forest City Enterprises, is quoted in an article about Cleveland's bid to host the Special Olympics:

Albert Ratner, co-chairman of Forest City Enterprises, said the event would be a perfect fit for Cleveland.

The city is an ethnically diverse, sports-crazy town known for its philanthropy.

"The athletic part is in our blood," he said. "The special part is in our hearts."

"You won't be able to go anywhere where you'll get the love and care for them that we have in Cleveland," Ratner said.

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NoLandGrab: Uh, Al, we usually refer to "them" as "athletes."

Posted by lumi at December 6, 2006 6:36 AM