Mom who helps disabled vets has new mission with son
When one of Cynthia Ventura's sons, Marine Cpl. Jerome D. Ventura died, she started a project to obtain special bicycles built for military amputees. Then her son Marine Lance Cpl. Billy Ventura was the victim of a hit and run. Now paralyzed from the waist down, he will be the recipient of one of the bikes. Videojournalist: Jessica Rotkiewicz (July 13, 2013) (July 13, 2013 10:56 PM)
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As president of the local Blue Star Mothers of America, Cynthia Ventura has been there for fellow military moms and dads. She's held the hands of grieving parents, organized aid for Marine Corps amputees, and has even attended burials for soldiers long forgotten.
She was at it again last week, organizing a fundraiser for Sunday for a charity that presents custom-built bicycles for troops whose...
