So many of these kids come from dark places, and their tlife so far has programmed them to expect bad things. STAND A CHANCE is just begun its mission to empower, them to succeed. Even though we are essentially a start-up new business, we were able to get started with ta few fine individuals with big dreams and ward to the future with big dreams and real hope are a few dynamic young people that have chosen their own unique path to follow. STAND A CHANCE has only just begun.and the future looks bright .
Our Come Up Club
Keisha Hudson
Galen School of Nursing • San Antonio, Texas
I start Galen College of Nursing in the Fall.I stay at my Gramma’s house, which is only a few miles from the school. Most of my friends are looking forward to moving away for college, but not me. I can’t imagine not seeing her everyday. My whole life, I dreamed of becoming a nurse like her, but I just didn’t see it working out for me. I promised to stay away from negative thoughts, because I am moving on up! Thank You, STAND A CHANCE! I still can’t believe it’s real. I’m so excited to start. My Gramma is so proud.
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Marcella Gomez
My parents were hopeless drug addicts, before I was born. I wasn’t even a year old when they both got arrested. My mother ended up taking the charge, so father could go free, and help my Grandma with me. But the judge ordered him to rehab, so when he came home, he had to attend those meetings, and he was always worried about his tests coming back. So basically, even though he was out of jail, my Grandma took care of me for the most part.
Lyle Breaux
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
I don’t really know my Dad. In fact, I don’t know him at all. I was only 3 years old when he was shipped off to Angola Prison, the largest, maximum security prison in the country ran by the State of Louisiana. But I wasn’t surprised to find out that he works with the horses at Angola Prison. I guess I’m saying we may have something genetically in common. I was born a horse whisperer and possess a natural way with all animals, especially horses. It has been my dream to become a vet since I was a boy.
