PlusSen. Kennedy Sails in Annual RaceSen. Kennedy Sails in Annual RaceThe Associated PressJust a week after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Kennedy took the helm of his sailboat, 'Mya,' and took part in a regatta from Nantucket back home to Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. (May 26)Senator Ted Kennedy seems to be in good spirits...despite being diagnosed with a brain tumor last week. ((It's a beautiful day...))The Massachusetts Democrat took to the water with a crowd of supporters on Monday ...competing in an annual sailboat race between Nantucket and Cape Cod.((Kennedy's son: He was at the helm the whole time, barking out orders...))The senator sat out the first leg of the boat race over the weekend.and he headed back home right after his Memorial Day sail.((Son: My dad very much wanted to be here. He's resting. He wanted Pat and I to come down and say thank you to everyone in the Figawi family for giving us so much support over this last week.))Senator Kennedy also skipped Wesleyan University's graduation where he was slated to deliver the commencement address on Sunday.Barack Obama...who Kennedy has endorsed for president... filled in for him. Doctors are trying to figure out the best way to deal with Kennedy's tumor. The senator and his wife aren't discussing his upcoming treatment. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE: Ross Simpson-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Bianca Davie------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: NECN
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