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t was a dream that first brought Forty-six years later, Kluesener and I absolutely loved it. For the Kathleen (Kathy) Kluesener to remembers that summer like it was girls I worked with, the camp expeKentucky. “Reverend Beiting yesterday. “I started out at camp, rience was an opportunity for them had the dream, and he’s allowed each one of us to be a part of the dream,” she said. “During my time, I’ve witnessed countless people who have come to be a part of Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). They created new dreams that are lived out by all of us today.” Kluesener began her own journey to CAP when she was called into service as a teenager. Her high school in Massachusetts brought in speakers to share their stories. “I saw their passion, and I thought maybe one day I could get involved. That’s why I felt drawn to ‘religious’ life as my faith was pretty important to me.” When a mission group that returned from Kentucky relayed their story about working with CAP, Kluesener, then a college student, was inspired once more. She began making plans, and a year later she came to CAP to volunteer as a camp counselor for the summer.
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Christian Appalachian Project President/CEO Guy Adams presents Kathy Kluesener with her 45 year award plaque at a spring awards banquet.
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