It wasnt easy getting to this point for anyone involved.
We were scrambling to beg, borrow, and plead, says Miller.
But they made it happen, even as they were faced with less staff and more kids.
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I pictured what I wished I had at 15, and then, I brought it to life.
You young men and women are the chosen ones, declaredAmerican Crimealum Richard Cabral in a passionate opening speech.
You are the game changers.
Now, hes an Emmy-nominee and has a recurring role on FoxsLethal Weapon.
For there is nobody that can tell them better than you.
It must be you.
Be grateful for the streets we came from, we are stronger because of them.
We chose to rise up, to stake our claim.
I feel really honored to have something like this at such a young age, she says.
You just have to try and take advantage of it and appreciate it and grow from it.
The more money we raise, the more kids we can help.
But no matter the future of the program, the impact has already been made.
