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s u c c e s s s to ry s a Girl Scout leader, I first met Kate at a swimming party for girls who were top cookie sellers. After swimming, the girls enjoyed a fashion show. Kate was so proud of herself when she walked through in her beautiful gown. She counted down the days until she could attend summer resident camp where she would have the opportunity to swim everyday, ride horses, make new friends and most importantly, learn more about herself. This story may not be especially noteworthy, except for the fact that Kate has a physical disability and needs crutches to walk. Girl Scouts is a safe place where Kate and thousands of other girls have found acceptance, positive challenges and enjoyment of activities they never dreamed would be possible if not for the support of the generous donors of United Way of Amarillo & Canyon. Thanks to your gift to United Way, programs like those at Girl Scouts Five Star Council help all girls develop their potential, make friends, and become a vital part of their community.
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Shout Outs
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Holiday Stress Less
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F u n fac t s Turkeys can run at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour and fly as fast as 55 miles per hour. Pumpkins are a good source of nutrition. They are low in calories, fat and sodium and high in fiber. They are loaded with vitamins A, B and potassium. The seeds are very high in protein and are an excellent source of B vitamins and iron.