Hollywood actor speaks about dyslexia

DENVER - Most people know him for his roles in "The Color Purple" and "Lethal Weapon." Danny Glover is considered the dean of black character actors. He also has something in common with 15 percent of the students in the United States. He has dyslexia.

This weekend, Glover will talk about his struggle to overcome this common learning disability to follow his passion to act on stage and screen. Glover is the keynote speaker at the 7th annual Zarlengo Foundation "Believe in Me" ball.

In the past two years the Zarlengo Foundation has donated $55,000 to the Havern Program, which specializes in education for children with learning disabilities.

The audience will also hear from 12-year-old Sabrina Macias, who attends Havern and is learning new skills to deal with her dyslexia. Sabrina says until she joined the program reading was very difficult and she struggled with memory programs. Now, she enjoys reading and her self confidence has greatly improved.

The Zarlengo Foundation is dedicated to proving resources and educational support to help children and young people address learning disabilities. To learn more about The Zarlengo Foundation and the Believe in Me Ball, visit: www.zarlengofoundation.org.