Bodybuilders pump iron for Paralympic athlete | News

KRISTEN MULLEN / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Stephanie Jallen of Harding has won 16 gold medals in 24 races for skiing. Stephanie, who was born with CHILD syndrome, will compete in the Paralympic Games in Russia in 2014. The fifth annual NEPA Natural Body Building Competition will help raise money for her to get there. At

KRISTEN MULLEN / THE CITIZENS' VOICE Stephanie Jallen of Harding has won 16 gold medals in 24 races for skiing. Stephanie, who was born with CHILD syndrome, will compete in the Paralympic Games in Russia in 2014. The fifth annual NEPA Natural Body Building Competition will help raise money for her to get there. At right is strength trainer Ernie Baul.

Stephanie Jallen, 13, of West Pittston, trains with strength trainer Ernie Baul, of Dallas, at Danko's All American Fitness Center Saturday morning. Jallen, who was born with a rare physical disability called CHILD syndrome, hopes to compete in the Paralympics on the U.S. ski team. A benefit called "Spin for Stephanie" was held at Danko's All American Fitness Center Saturday. cv08jallenp3 KRISTEN MULLEN / THE CITIZENS' VOICE

Bodybuilders from around the region will pose, flex and perform at the University of Scranton today to benefit an aspiring Paralympic athlete.

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