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Dear Ryan and Hilliary, I needed to take a moment and thank you, not only for the time, effort and energy you give into shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, but also for presenting us with opportunities of a lifetime such as the Santa Barbara trip. I use trips such as this one to spend quality time with the team and to learn and grow in wisdom from the countless lessons we face on the trip. The things we realize, experience and learn enrich our lives in more ways than we notice initially. These lessons add to our individual stories and journeys and we take home memories that serve us well into our bright futures. I want to thank you both for genuinely caring about each of us and mostly for not giving up on us when we're clowns. I firmly believe that what I have achieved thus far in earning a college scholarship to Seattle University has been made possible for me because of the great spirits I surround myself with. Now, I have a great story to tell of my accomplishments because I was able to do the right thing. A lot of times it's difficult to realize what one is capable of. When going after something great in your life, it's hard to stay on the right track and it's easy to fall in the trap of being unsure. Thank you for believing in me when I was unsure and showing me the way when I didn't know where to go. I'm not sure if you realize you both have done all this for me. I just wanted you to know that I'm always grateful! Sarah Lucas |
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Dear Ryan, Thank You for everything you have done for me throughout the years. You helped me get out of the dating scene when the only thing it could possibly bring me is disaster. I couldn’t see that though because I was listening to the lie, and I was listening to the lie because I am too immature to handle such a big responsibility. That right there is just an extremely useful piece of information that I learned from you that will help me in the years to come. I am also thankful for all the trips that I get to go on because of you and the foundation. Examples of these trips are Palm Springs and the East Coast Trip, trips that I could not even dream of going on if it wasn’t for you. This last year was amazing for me, I saw and did things that will shape me as a person and change my life for a long time to come and this is all thanks to you. I’m just letting you know how much I appreciate you and everything you do for me. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sincerely, Max Novak |
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Dear Ryan and Hilliary, I just wanted to thank you guys for all you have done for us. I really enjoyed the trip and I will take all of the things that I learn from you and incorporate it into my lifestyle to help me live a better and healthy life. I really appreciate all the advice that you give us. I feel as if my relationship with Erika is much better now and my relationship with my peers and the kids in the academy is doing great. You make me feel like a leader and by being a leader I have learned a lot. I have the confidence to give advice to the younger kids knowing that they will respect and listen to what I have to say to them. I now have the self security to go to college and be able to separate my self from the wrong and have the confidence to stand up for the right. I have the inspiration to become a better person and to be successful in my life and to help others learn the things that were taught to me through the great speakers I have been introduced to through the foundation. If it wasn't for your help I would be a mediocre person caught up in trying to be the "cool" kid at school failing all of my classes. I have learned most importantly to give back to those who have given to me. I will take this lesson with me into the future when I will become prosperous in my life. I want to make sure to give back to help kids that are just like me growing up and learning. Sometimes you guys give so much and never receive enough credit for what you do for us. I wanted to take the time to thank you guys for all the time you take out of your lives to help better us not only as tennis players, but as people. Thank you Ryan and Hilliary for your infinite considerations. Sincerely,
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