M State Magazine Fall 2013

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of asking Dave for money, however, he asked Dave what he was doing in the area. When Dave told him, the man gave him a crumpled $5 bill.

This school year he will plan challenging ac3 tivities that may have students stepping out of ! - - the message that to fear failure is to miss out -- 8 The generosity of friends, colleagues, ! Y &

9 acquaintances and strangers gave him us feel alive can be used to serve others,� he the courage to face one of the most har3 said. ! " Vicksburg, Miss., he decided to ride With contributions still coming in, scholarship across the Mississippi River on an inter3 donations have reached nearly $21,000. Riding state highway with narrow shoulders # 9 adventure, not intended for bicyclists. He pedaled but establishing the scholar3 mph as he reaches the Dave holds his bike in triu 28 miles per hour to get across as quick3 ship and helping future stu3 ^ ! _ / `_

) % # / ly as possible, propelled by sheer deter3 dents was what made Dave’s mination, adrenaline and the fact that 6ƒ3 & 3 his life depended on it. humbling. This fall one M # / _ - 3 recipient of the Dream Big es of those who supported him and the Scholarship, and Dave hopes scholarship for future students. Besides it will provide clarity for that using these photos to motivate students, student, and the many recip3 - 3 ients to come, to accomplish Dave and his su pport driver, Aa 4 & /

# 9 their dreams. ron Christensen take a break in , the Utah desert. and helping others. @ " + ; Y www.facfmstate.org + " < ( ) ; ! Z Y ! j www.dreambigtour.net.

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