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

[pajohns1 at vt.edu]

Jen,

    I saw/copied the announcement on a list for post-secondary DSS 
professionals.

Patrick

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> Interesting. I am on that mailing list, but I do not recall receiving that
> email.
> Jen
>
> In a message dated 11/19/2009 3:00:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> ludwig92 at verizon.net writes:
>
> Wow, how  do manage the finances, as travellingto the Grand Canyon would 
> be
> rather  expensive.  Although money would seem to remain a prominent issue
> in
> these uncertain economic times, I would go if I could.
> Nathan.
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> From: <pajohns1 at vt.edu>
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> Sent:  Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:27 PM
> Subject: [Vabs] Fw: Great Opportunity  for Students who like to travel!
>
>
>> From another list I  monitor.
>>
>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>
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