30-03-2019 07:35 via sacramento.cbslocal.com

Run John Run! Runner With Autism Is Heading To The Boston Marathon

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The story of John Almeda keeps getting better. The Sacramento young man with non-verbal autism is preparing to leave for Boston next week. He won’t be there to do any sightseeing.
He has his sights set on the Boston Marathon. John qualified while finishing the California International Marathon last year on a broken ankle.
A local company was so inspired by his story, they decided to sponsor him. Total Nutrition asked for a meeting and John’s mother Vanessa
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