[Vabs] Fw: Great Opportunity for Students who like to travel!

[pajohns1 at vt.edu]

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>> Hi Folks!
>>
>> Please share this information with students you think might benefit!
>>
>> Great News for exceptional students (blind/VI, deaf/HH, or other
>> physical disabilities AND sighted/hearing/able-bodied!) ages 14-21!  You
>> haven't missed your chance at an adventure of a lifetime! To accommodate
>> the large number of people who expressed interest in the past few days,
>> the 2010 Leading the Way application deadline has been extended until
>> FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th.
>>
>> We seek exceptional students (blind/VI, deaf/HH, or other physical
>> disabilities AND sighted/hearing/able-bodied!) ages 14-21 to join an
>> unlikely team and embark on an extraordinary journey to the Grand Canyon
>> or Yucatan Peninsula. Learn from world renowned blind adventurer Erik
>> Weihenmayer and explore leadership, service, science and culture!
>>
>> We want YOU to apply, nominate a student or learn more about this
>> year's expeditions at:
>> http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/leading_the_way/
>>
>> New this year: Apply on-line in just 30 minutes! Applicants will be
>> considered for both the Grand Canyon and Yucatan teams.
>>
>> Don't let money stop you! Scholarship funds are available and we help
>> you fundraise!
>>
>> “… this experience aided in the discovery of my passions and dreams… I
>> am now on my own path of figuring out what makes me truly alive.”
>> -Elizabeth, 2009 program participant
>>
>> Featured on CBS Sunday Morning, ABC Nightline and Travel Channel, the
>> Global Explorers Leading the Way program is a groundbreaking travel
>> experience that seeks to develop young global citizens while breaking
>> down barriers between those with and without disabilities. View CBS
>> Sunday Morning piece here:
>> http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4447954n
>>
>> Questions? laura at globalexplorers.org or 877-627-1425
>>
>> Looking forward to welcoming you into the Global Explorers family!
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Shannon Smiley
>> Leading the Way Fellow
>>
>> Global Explorers
>> 420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
>> Fort Collins, CO 80521
>> www.globalexplorers.org
>> shannon at globalexplorers.org
>> (office) 877.627.1425
>> (fax) 970.672.1073
>>