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April 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010CDF-TX will celebrate our eleventh annual Beat the Odds scholarship awards in Houston at the Westin Oaks Hotel. The dinner will honor Philamena and Arthur Baird and award college scholarships to six extraordinary Houston area youth. More Information
Paul
Paul lives with a significant learning disability that he has struggled to overcome through hard work and sheer determination. His guidance counselor says she never sees him not working during his free times. He takes care of his three younger siblings and acts as primary caregiver for much of the afternoon when he gets home from school. He attends KIPP Academy from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., sleeps from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. and sets his alarm to wake at 10:00 p.m. to complete the rest of his homework after his family has gone to bed and the apartment is quiet. He knows that is the only way he is able to concentrate amid the chaos. Mike Feinberg, co-founder of KIPP calls Paul a "rockstar."
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