A Champion is a winner,
A hero...
Someone who never gives up
Even when the going gets rough.
A champion is a member of
A winning team...
Someone who overcomes challenges
Even when it requires creative solutions.
A champion is an optimist,
a hopeful spirit...
Someone who plays the game,
Even when the game is called life.
There can be a champion in each of us,
If we live as a winner,
If we live as a member of the team,
If we live with a hopeful spirit,
For Life.

Used with permission, excerpt from "On Being a Champion" in "Journey Through Heartsongs" by Mattie J.T. Stepanek, Hyperion/VSP 2002.

We invite you to become a member of CHAMPIONS OF HOPE, a very special group who ensure that services provided through ReadyStart are always available by underwriting the general operating expenses of this most needed organization.

Champions come in all shapes and sizes including individuals, churches or civic groups and even companies. All you have to do to become a Champion of Hope is pledge $1,000. Contributions may be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly. Contact ReadyStart at 469-385-7299.

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