Miracles Do Happen
February 20th 2007
Do you believe in miracles? If not, you just might after reading the story about Khaliq Gant who has been an inspiration to many following a paralyzing injury just over one year ago while playing basketball for Cornell University.
Usually sports are about wins and losses or generating revenue, but this story is much different.
Gant was paralyzed during a collision in practice, rushed to the hospital and following a complex seven-hour surgery, Gant began a long rehabilitation process with no guarantees he’d ever be able to move his legs and arms again. (more…)
We All Benefit From Community Centers
September 4th 2006
I read an article this weekend about a dream some folks have in Kent, Washington to raise money to build a non-profit Hispanic community center.
It sounds like a great idea and I know first-hand the center would benefit many people.
While growing up in Illinois, I had the pleasure of volunteering at our local community center as a youth and enjoyed everything the center offered. Not only did I learn the benefits of volunteering in the community and working with people, but I stayed out of trouble and contributed to the community in a positive way.
With record growth of the Hispanic community throughout the United States, the idea and dream of some day building a community center in Kent that will provide all Hispanics with a wide range of services is an excellent idea, and one that will likely be a reality in the very near future.
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Ron Goch, The Telios Group
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