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17th April 1997
East London Advertiser
CRYSTAL AMAZE!
Runner Ruth got a helping hand from Uri Geller's psychic gemstone
AN East London woman who survived a serious cycling accident beat
the odds a second time when she raced home in the marathon with
help from the psychic powers of Uri Geller.
Ruth Steward, 31, nearly died when she was thrown over the handle
bars of her bike five months ago.
But though she suffered serious head injuries, including a fractured
skull, and an operation to remove a blood clot from her brain,
Ruth was back on her feet on Sunday to raise hundreds of pounds
for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, based at the London
Hospital, Whitechapel.
"I was determined to do it," she said. "I didn't
want to sit around and feel sorry for myself, it's very easy to
wallow in self-pity."
Ruth, from Brodlove Lane, Shadwell, contacted famous psychic and
spoon bender, Uri Geller, to get her through the grueling 26-mile
race.
And on Saturday he met her at the start, putting his hands on
her head, neck and knees.
Ruth added: "I was physically fit enough to do the marathon,
but I was beginning to doubt I could do it."
"I'm a great believer in positive thinking - two minds are
better than one."
"I have no doubt Uri has a gift of giving people energy and
to have him there was really special."
ENERGISED
Uri energised a crystal which Ruth carried around the course and
he signed her T-Shirt which she touched whenever she needed help.
He also shouted encouragement when he saw her again on Tower Bridge.
Uri, who has worked with many top sports people, including Mohammed
Ali, said: "Ruth did very well and I'm amazed she finished,
I really feared she would collapse."
"I was quite shocked when I first saw the scars on her face"
"But its the mental attitude that helps you finish, it was
an astonishing result."
Uri gives athletes crystals which help to enhance their Mindpower
and confidence and he has promised to help Ruth again - this time
for the New York Marathon when she hopes to raise more money for
HEMS.
To sponsor Ruth call her on 0171-790 6897
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