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Ellen Marshall retires after 18 years at Target. /FOX21: Jeff Womack

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- On Friday, Ellen Marshall said goodbye to a job she has held for the past 18 years.

Marshall, who has a developmental disability, has overcome everyday challenges in order to be a cart attendant.

"I promised the organization when I came here that I would stay here as long as I was physically able." Marshall said.

Marshall's didablities were caused by spinal meningitis when she was only 13 months old. Marshall had a to to learn to walk and talk all over again.

Marshall is one of the first people to be a part of the Cheyenne Village, a local agency started 41 years ago, by Ellen's parents. Peggy and former Colorado Springs Mayor Andrew Marshall started the village to help adults with developmental diabilities. The organization recieved recognition nationally for its model of service.

"It started becuase of me," Marshall said. "My mom didn't want me to be in an institution all my life."

Marshall lives on her own. She rode Springs Mobility to her job at Target. During her off time Marshall excercise twice a week at the YMCA. She was also a competitive skier for years in the Special Olympics.

Marshall said her job at Target was the "best thing" thing that happened to her in her life becuase she feels like she is contibuting and giving to Taget and the community, according to Jeannie Porter, the Cheyenne Village Marketing Manger.

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