Loretta Claiborne Interview

[@stellahyman7614]

Loretta is my older sister by one year in age, when she was little I would often get in fights because people would tease her so I defended her,when she could not see and wore thick glasses. I remember nights when her screams would wake me and she would rock back and forth and bump her head to comfort herself. Special Olympics has made the biggest impact in her life and I am a witness that God has given Loretta to us for such a time as this. Blessings Stella

[@cathyt144]

How awesome it must have been growing up with her. Im glad she had a supporting family and a sister who was there to protect her from the bullies and help her recover from lifes disappointments. Every girl needs a sister to confide in and to share girl things with. You should consider writing a book about the life of your family. I for one would love to read it..I hope you all are doing great and happy .Gods blessings to you.

[@arimasmemphis4061]

@@cathyt144 There's a movie called, 'Loretta Claiborne Story' with Kimberly Elease.

[@feliciajohns4148]

AMEN

[@frankiesays2535]

@@arimasmemphis4061 I recently watched that movie very good, I also watched when I was a kid.

[@evangelisttiffanywinn6242]

I am 43 years old this is my 1st time seeing this interview with her bc I just watched this movie. I am so inspired she has given me a whole outlook on how we handicap wonderful humans that have less opportunities than us but has the same capabilities as us. I loved the movie and wish I can meet her one day. She is such a beautiful soul

[@inthms]

She sound more intellectually improved than most people who don't have special needs!!!

[@tropazen1212]

Special needs does not mean intellectually impaired. There is a spectrum of autism. Years ago the public werent aware of that.

[@tangiechapman6219]

I think she’s has more of a learning disability than intellectual one. She very articulate.

[@jazzyj6640]

⁠ @Tangie Chapman that’s a micro aggression used by white people when Black people speak correct English. maybe you didn’t mean that way, I just needed to point that out. 😅

[@tangiechapman6219]

@@jazzyj6640 it is my smart phone?

[@TheJibike300]

I was wondering too! Sometimes people are quick to label people to be disable!

[@francesmunoz9606]

I had never heard of this beautiful woman until I watched her story/ movie she's such a genuine & inspirational person.a million times better than Many of us combine.

[@monicajamison7832]

She lives in my city of York still running today you'll see her running... Down the street enjoying her time just running

[@calidamuhammad4387]

When she said we is not an organization we’re a MOVEMENT i bust out in tears I cried the whole movie people generally should never UNDERESTIMATE anybody or anything regardless what’s the situation could be God bless her and her Mom/family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ralphjefferson6189]

It made me emotional too

[@beautylee9161]

Powerful. she sounds like an athlete. People were born to be who they are and she was born to be an athlete. She gives me so much courage. I really believe that it should be called mental challenge because you see so many people with mental challenges overcome their challenges and come out so brave and strong. Beautiful

[@johnj3093]

u right

[@timoteooo94]

Facts

[@reginadeane7946]

She is truly an Angel. Her spirit is so uplifting and inspiring I applaud her we need more people like her in this world.

[@SheJustLeft]

This just makes me smile. She is such a positive person and a great role model

[@l-r9427]

Everything she is saying is very well thought out. She is more intelligent than most people.

[@fendi-tramir5330]

DaGod7 that's probably why I can't understand her

[@Miz_Meg]

Even I couldn't handle this interview as well as she did. 🎉🎉🎉

[@jazzyj6640]

100%.

[@aus9994]

So true ❤

[@shalethaalexander6108]

This!!!!

[@valesings]

Hi Loretta. I just saw the movie about you last night. Beautiful one. My 13 y.o. son wants to become a basket player in NBA. Sometimes he struggles because he doesn't have money like other friends, 'cause I am also a single mother like yours. I showed him this interview, 'cause your words are very inspirational. He goes training and back by bike, 5 km per way, every kind of weather. Sometimes when it rains a lot he would prefer a ride by car. Sometimes there is, but I encourage him to rely mainly upon himself. This makes him much stronger. Last night when I saw in the movie your mother's behaviour, I felt like her and knew then that I am on the right path as a mother to keep out the best from him. When everyone around him will give up, he will find some more strenght inside himself and be inspirational to others ❤ I wanna thank you for your beauty and for your mum and beautiful ppl whom you have or have had around. This is the world I want to live in and to leave to my children❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dariusbrock2351]

Her story is so inspirational!

[@MrsDawnKing]

The movie (The Loretta Claiborne Story) was awesome. To see the triumph over the mental and physical challenges was inspiring. Oh, how I'd love to meet Loretta Claiborne!

[@1damonecole]

The movie inspired by her story is new to me. It's has been out for years now but fortunately I was able to watch it. It's very inspiring and it's a real tear jerker. I was just searching for running tips and found her story over youtube. My habit of easily getting sidetracked rewarded me with good inspiration. I will try to get my teen daughters to watch it. The things we find on KZbin. God bless you Ms. Loretta Claiborne.

[@MrsDawnKing]

I love Loretta Claiborne. I teach middle school students with intellectual disabilities (formerly known as "mental retardation") and my dream is to help each one of them to be as independent as possible as they contribute to and participate in their community. At 1:10, Loretta starts to talk about how Special Olympics helps people to be disciplined not only in sports but as it relates to respect for others and living meaningful lives. May God continue to bless you, Ms. Claiborne.

[@lee.laree.12]

Loretta is such a bright woman and her movie is very moving. She has been through so much throughout her life but she never managed to give up on her lifelong dream. God bless this woman. She deserves this.

[@jdc1223]

she is coming to our school next week I cant wait to see her she is such an inspireation

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

SHES A HERO, GOD BLESS HER AMEN

[@feliciajohns4148]

AMEN

[@carly8165]

I don’t believe how far along she is. Wonderful & I actually think she’s not impaired in any way especially when you talk to people these days. Amazing woman!

[@cjohnson6603]

Omgoodness I’m Just learning her name and am in awe of her. She’s more intelligent than many who doesn’t living with any disabilities. God Bless each and EVERYONE who was there for her. I watched the Loretta Claiborne documentary and was in tears🥲 of happiness for Loretta. May The Dear Lord continue to Bless her beyond measures. I’m betting her mother Rita is constantly smiling down from Heaven. What a beautiful story❤

[@moshe2495]

Dear God she has such a pure heart. Her wisdom is timeless and priceless.

[@amaniindia1]

"Let me win; But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." Wow! No need to see the movie after watching her interview. What a beautiful person!

[@Teenese]

I am so glad that I saw this interview. I've always loved the movie but the interview brought chills to my body thank you so much for sharing your story. 😊

[@NikkiRichNYC]

As A 45 Year Old Living In Pursuit Of Happiness This Touched My Heart ❣️

[@ADEBACTV]

Wow. Just saw her movie in 2024. Never heard of her. I'm so inspired 😊 I cried throughout the movie. ❤❤❤

[@aliyannaleiva]

Loretta thank you for your strong heart u have a heart of gold I,m in 5th grade and my teacher mrs.ifland showed us your movie and I cried because I felt so sad just imagining if that was me and I just thank u for having a strong trust

[@kimsteele2628]

if i could meet a famous person..my person would be loretta. ive worked many years in the field of menatally challenged. my daughter is special needs and i adopted her from haiti. today she had her meet she is 9. these people are courageous beyond the limit. I love her and so thankful.

[@vnonkwinn6233]

She comprehends just like a normal person in my book, This is another piece of hidden history to me and I don't live under a rock. Also, she speaks with integrity and articulates more so better than many backwoods country southern/mountain folks, ***Kimberly Elise.*** did her portrayal very well.

[@rheintz3480]

Loretta, I want to thank you and the York County floor hockey team for a tremendous effort at our first-ever Area M invitational this morning. You all played as though you have been together for years. I sincerely hope to see you next weekend at Bald Eagle for the state tourney. It was a distinct pleasure to congratulate you after your first game of the invitational, and I hope to do the same March 1st. Thank you for being the inspiration that you are. Rich Heintz, Assistant Coach, Area M Awesome Aces.

[@sheilamatthews-qr7gc]

Beautiful person inside out she didn’t want to speak but she became one of the best speakers from her heart and she kept God first . Blessing

[@curtis4renee]

Wow!!!!!!! When I think of the goodness of Jesus and All He has done for Her. Thank You for everyone who had a part in this wonderful beautiful lady's life. Bless everyone that touched her life one way or another..The Movie will excellent five starts

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

*We are no longer an organization, we're a MOVEMENT* BAM! ❤ The way she laughed and grabbed her medal... 😭❤ _priceless_

[@beautifullyflawed6723]

Beautiful interview!

[@mzangelzluv]

I love her 🥺💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@shawntaybush5543]

Loretta, you are such a inspiration. You’re mother was amazing and she loved you sooo much I love your story and tonight through the tears and the laughter from watching you, I am a DIFFERENT TYPE of motivated. God is all over you and in you and I can only pray that God blesses me with a little bit of YOU to keep me going. I love you.

[@ikeiaalexandre3829]

We love you Loretta 🤎

[@afoolnluv35]

i think she had learning disabilities, but during that time, it wasn't common and very few knew how to label or treat this disability. thank God, for putting people in place to educate and support her.

[@tangiechapman6219]

I think so, too. I think they misdiagnosed her.

[@helenmroy1]

I saw the movie it made me cry and laugh. To her mom didn't let her be who others was saying she was. I have this cousin has this Grandson that's not walking nor talking, I asked someone did they try to correct his legs they said the doctor wanted him to do the cask but he didn't like it the had it taken off . I realized alone rime ago you can handykep a child by doing to much for them and they suppose to be a regular kid. I love this movie it's shows you have ro help them to see what they can do on their own. Kimberly did an awesome job I wanted to meet Loretta my myself. Wow!!

[@Kdollzie]

Yes working in a daycare I learned that some kids don’t talk not because they can’t but because they don’t want to. So it’s hard with children & diagnosing because some are simply stubborn nothing more or less.

[@Lakena2552]

Shes a blessing to so many people and she is a wonderful person. I first heard about loretta from the movie that was made about her life growing up and her life in special olympics 💪💓😇 shes a sweet person 💖

[@bluice7031]

2023 in this time if age, I was bron in 1979 am just seeing this movie and am so humble

[@MauriceRichardson-i2h]

I cried and I don’t even know why your an inspiration to anyone who’ll come across your path ❤

[@nicolechandler3925]

This really touched my heart….. The movie was so good and Lord knows I cried throughout the whole movie…… A light is wat u are

[@raquelb731]

That’s powerful saying: let me win but if I can not win let me be brave in my attempt!

[@adakashay6058]

I saw her. Movie her. Mum too is a hero I praise every. Mum's who fight for their children they are my hero ❤

[@shararosierose3133]

She is an inspiration that holds today as an excellent example for all...

[@Prince75678]

God bless her soul ❤🙏🏾

[@futureCadet]

right?!?? She looks so happy at that moment...its so awesome to see another person triumph with God. The movie was coming on tonight and I almost turned the channel...very thankful I watched. I learned about a very special woman. She is awesome like our God.

[@mirella8257]

Great role model Miss Claiborne ❤

[@wandaba90]

Just learned about Loretta! You have a supporter. Your an inspiration!

[@truthman2471]

Where you learned at?

[@wandaba90]

@@truthman2471 KZbin recommended the video since I have family with autism. I never felt more amazed , happy, and proud of a person 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wendylynch1443]

@@truthman2471you’ve very rude

[@Blackgodamen26]

I knew by watching the movie portraying Loretta Claiborne was good to watch and this interview amazing 👍🏿👋🏿and she has the right last name ✊🏿🙋🏿‍♂️

[@BSOG3]

She is such a powerful woman. She's dynamic and a blessing to this world.

[@shireenharnett1863]

I just watched her movie and it's the first I've heard of her. I was moved it's a great true story ❤.

[@iambreannaa]

I just finished this movie I cried like a BABY. She’s very smart and I’m happy she didn’t allow ppl to put a label on her or allow that to stop her from reaching her goals.

[@rubydavis5384]

I had two special needs grandsons and both surprised me how smart and intelligent they were. The doctor gave my Boots two years to live; but God gave him 18 years he had Cerebral Palsy died 2001. My Bandit was a Down Syndrome who lived to be 37 passed in 2018. Those were their nicknames I gave them. I thank God for my special grandson who I miss and think about all the times. I almost cried through the hold movie of your life Loretta to me you was a special child of God that show the world your intelligent. God bless🥇🏆🥇

[@judywilkerson8682]

I am impressed by Loretta Claiborne. I watched the movie before I saw this interview and she is amazing.

[@timoteooo94]

Thus giving this woman a long life....Amazing

[@cathyt144]

What an awesome young woman. I just came across the movie about her. The young actress who play her part did a great job. I think Loretta should star in her own movie tho,she sure grew out of her public speaking fears. I wonder where she is now and what shes doing. I hope shes well .im sure shes still inspiring others .i must check to see if shes written a book. Great interview,im glad hr didnt constantly interrupt her as most of them do.

[@mikesoct82484]

I'm a special Olympics Connecticut athelete and I went to the 1999 world games in unified golf

[@shalethaalexander6108]

I watched her story last night, it’s the second time I’ve watched it. The first time I was a child and didn’t understand about mental illness/ lifestyle (I’m sorry I don’t want to use the wrong verbiage) But I didn’t like the way they treated her. Watching it as a grown woman I was pissed but I loved how she showed up and showed out and proved to be smarter than most “normal people” that tried to play her. I was in tears through the whole movie! Even at my grown age man she is such an inspiration to never let up even when the world/ odds are against me!!

[@daisymagie4263]

She was so so pretty for 46 years

[@taniamoore2349]

Extraordinary.

[@maryblessed8603]

god bless you loretta when I see you story it inspired me and my son jon jon who is special ED

[@ronethiahadnot26]

A beautiful soul indeed!

[@gansterzaynster]

I am still trying to figure out if shes mentally challenged because I really don't see anything wrong with her. SHE'S PERFECT !

[@sdlock83]

Ganster Zaynster I thought the same thing too when I saw the after-interview of the made-for-TV movie The Loretta Claiborne Story. I think she was misdiagnosed. She never should have been labeled as "mentally retarded." She doesn't have the Downs Syndrome features. I'm glad her mom saw through all the labels they put on her and believed in her.

[@Du808-o8k]

Ganster Zaynster Well she was blind but she is very strong lady never gave up....

[@tyladabreopaterson8642]

She has a movie it’s good I recommend it

[@terreciakennedy3288]

@@sdlock83 They never diagnosed her with Down's. They said she was mentally retarded. That can be mild or severe and given many labels. She more then likely had a learning disability.

[@melyndaduh3501]

Loretta's braids are as beautiful as she is. I love her godliness, spirit, intellect and soul. God bless her and her loved ones.

[@FreeRangeChiHuaHuas]

Oh that smile is gold! What a wonderful young lady

[@JRob594]

I cant even tell dat she has a mental disorder she seems so normal god bless her and her family she has overcame so many obstacles its really amazing.

[@jtawsem]

i want to be like you Loretta, you are truly an inspiration, from your love of God to your positivity, to your drive and love for life, you are so brave and so intelligent.

[@LuvSelf_CareProducts]

Man I have never heard of her until today and I believe it had to be God, I randomly came across her and her movie. She’s beautiful ❤

[@inmyownwords9798]

She's so pretty & is a phenomenal woman

[@Milaniaofficiall]

This woman saved my life I’ve cried throughout her WHOLE STORY SHE IS TRULY 🥲 I PRAY GOD GUIDES MY STEPS AS HE DID THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN I WAS FEELING DEFEATED BUT AFTER HER ENCOURAGEMENT I KNOW IM SOMEONE AND I LOVE MYSELF MUCH MORE THAN I EVER HAD THANK YOU LORETTA CLAIBORNE 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shellbell313]

I love this woman -- she's incredible, in so many ways ❤

[@daisymagie4263]

She is so buetiful

[@mistyparrales7347]

i watched the whole movie im so proud of her :3 i like Buster too lol hes so cute :D

[@Nicole-x9p9p]

God has graced her. Very intelligent young lady!

[@futureCadet]

Great woman of God.

[@queeniekay4838]

she is amazing im a true fan omg

[@Egodbold1]

Strong and Gentle Wisdom !!! Thank you so much for posting !!! :-)

[@candicesingleton2191]

I just love it😢 happy tears ❤

[@angelaalexander6421]

I love her saying. We all can learn from her.

[@Kdollzie]

She is very intelligent, labels mean nothing . She literally overcame so much. So inspiring!

[@snicklefritz2719]

Such a beautiful inspiration ❤️

[@ss6truks]

She is a giant. Her story hit hard nothing is impossible it's not just silly idealism I thought i was going to fall into my own cynicism but learning about this hero is pure inspiration

[@stephcallicott593]

What an example to ALL

[@HEIRLESSful]

She's an inspiration!

[@dariacole7252]

You are inspiring and God is smiling upon you always ❤️

[@RahopitsSoro]

She is a working hard lady as watch her from Papua New Guinea Am so glad about her

[@adriennesmith2133]

Maybe what we call "special" is "normal," and what we call "normal" is really special. Goooo Olympians❤❤❤❤

[@rubydavis5384]

Soooo True!

[@adakashay6058]

You said it Right Loretta you are part of the society yiu can do what you can do we are created equally by our Lord

[@kimthebudgetslayer]

She is beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@AleciaEccleston-bx9qu]

God is so good blessings girl ❤

[@swaggamactastic]

Loved the movie

[@victoriaburns5128]

Kimberly Elise portrayed Loretta in the Loretta Claiborne Story very well.....

[@waltresamayo2543]

Blessing

[@myriamemichel3178]

So inspirational!

[@lizbethmartinez291]

Hi my name is Lizeth Martinez I am from the state of Texas. I am the young women from El Paso Tx, some of the things that Loretta has mention in this interview were mainly my words. Don't post any negative comments about her and her interview. It's not her fault, it's mine.

[@taylorlee3044]

Beautiful

[@katherinemelia-geary4171]

She is beautiful.

[@isaiahcoleman7827]

He should have asked shorter questions but she did okay in answering them all, I think she has done great and no one would really know she has any challengers, she speaks well.

[@irma7133]

She is very intelligent!!

[@katherinemelia-geary4171]

Brilliant lady.