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Read more about the article Every person has their own destiny

Every person has their own destiny

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  • Post published:May 6, 2013
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They said we would never make itI was always told thatEvery person has their own destinyAnd to never let anything or any person get the best of meThat’s the one…

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Read more about the article Tuesdays with Travis: 6,421

Tuesdays with Travis: 6,421

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  • Post published:April 23, 2013
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6,421 is the number of miles I traveled for events from 4/11 – 4/19.  Over that nine day span, we hosted events in Los Angeles, CA, Bridgeport, CT, and Norfolk,…

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Read more about the article Finishing First

Finishing First

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  • Post published:April 11, 2013
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Norma Warren is the Treasurer for the Jackie Robinson League in Greenville, NC.My name is Norma Warren. I am a resident of Greenville, NC, where we house the ONLY Jackie…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on United Community Center

Spotlight on United Community Center

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  • Post published:April 4, 2013
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The month’s spotlight travels to Wisconsin, to shine on the United Community Center in Milwaukee. United Community Center has run the Badges for Baseball program for 5 years now. Every…

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Read more about the article Tuesdays with Travis: Aaron and DeMarco at the Aspire Gala

Tuesdays with Travis: Aaron and DeMarco at the Aspire Gala

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  • Post published:February 26, 2013
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Last week, I introduced you to Aaron and DeMarco, the two young men who spoke at our Aspire Gala this past Friday.  This week I want to share their stories…

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Read more about the article Tuesdays with Travis: Introducing DeMarco and Aaron

Tuesdays with Travis: Introducing DeMarco and Aaron

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  • Post published:February 19, 2013
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This Friday, we are hosting our annual Aspire Gala, which is an awesome event.  Not only do we raise funds for programs like Healthy Choices, Healthy Children and Badges for…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Scott Graham

Spotlight on Scott Graham

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  • Post published:February 8, 2013
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Every month we will shine the spotlight on a coach and/or organization doing great work for the kids in their community.  Scott Graham is a youth development professional at the…

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