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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a poor black boy growing up in rural NC to a single-mother of 5. 
Lived in an old rusty trailer - no running water and with siphoned electricity from a neighbor.
Mom was a serious alcoholic. 
I was sexually molested by a teacher and then by a family member.
I was tracked in special ed classes since 1st grade and failed the 4th grade.
The school's free lunches/breakfasts were God-sent.

Defining moment for me?
The P.E. teacher (who happened to be a white male) pulled me aside after the annual field day events and said, "Don't you [b]ever [/b]stop running. Your running's going to take you places."
I didn't have much else going for me, so I believed what he told me. I kept on running - sometimes hungry; sometimes in torn-up sneakers. 
By the end of high school, I was one of the top runners in the state of NC and earned a full X-country and track scholarship.
I am living a very comfortable life today - beautiful wife, good/smart kids. 
I honestly don't know where I'd be if he hadn't pulled me aside that day.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.  It goes to show that teachers really do touch the lives of their students.  Your P.E. teacher inspired you and gave you the motivation that you needed to overcome your circumstances.  You're an amazing person.  I hope that you will continue to be blessed and to live a happy life.   I wish you lots of  joy, peace, and happiness.      [/quote]

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