The published Thursday, July 18,1996
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Dr. Yarboro works with women's softball

By David Odem
Herald Writer

The '96 Summer Olympics Games, in Atlanta are approaching quickly, and to keep everything as safe as possible, there will be many medical volunteers to help out. Volunteers from all over the world will be there, including doctors originally from the the Shenango Valley.

Casting for volunteers was held last year because of the large number of people. Dr. Theodore L. Yarboro Jr., who graduated from Hickory High School, will be one of the medical doctors for the women's softball event.

Yarboro graduated from Hickory in 1983. In 1987, he graduated from the Georgia Tech University. He continued on to attend the University of Pittsburgh and finished in 1992. From there he attended a Medical Center in central Georgia. Currently, he is working on a fellowship in sports medicine.

``They have selected a lot of volunteers, but it's a great honor that I was chosen,'' he said. ``This will be a great chance of a lifetime. I feel very lucky to be in this position.''

His interest in sports makes it comfortable for him to do this.

He continued in saying that working for the Olympics is an opportunity that many people would like to do. ``I'm very overwhelmed that I was one chosen.''

He is currently with a clinic which takes cares of all the athletes when needed. He will be with the clinic through August 2. Until July 30, he will be assisting the Games.

``Over all, It's an exceptional event and I'm able to serve the country,'' Yarboro said.

Yarboro and wife, Karen, have three children, Lauren, 6, Eliette, 4, and Alyssa, 2. His parents, Dr. Theodore and Deanna Yarboro, who live in Hermitage, said they are proud that their son is assisting with the Games.

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