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Dustin C.

Support: Scholarship

Some of my earliest memories are in the garage with my father—a firefighter who spent his days off turning wrenches and teaching me how engines work. Those moments didn’t just teach me mechanics; they sparked a lifelong love for automobiles.

Becoming a mechanic was my dream after high school, but life had other plans. Twenty-five years later, I made the hardest decision of my life: leaving a stable job to return to school for Automotive Technology. The risk was real, but so was the calling.

I’m the parent of five children, and every late night and sacrifice is for them. I want them to see that dreams don’t expire—and that perseverance matters more than fear. I live by this truth from Rocky Balboa: “It’s not about how hard you get hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.â€

This scholarship is more than financial support—it’s a belief. It’s allowing me to stay focused, keep moving forward, and build a future my family can be proud of. With this support, I’m determined to succeed and one day return to º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½AVnical College as an instructor—helping others take the first step toward their own dreams.

Thank you so much for your support. You may not realize just how much this means to my family and me. Your generosity is not only helping me financially—it’s helping me show my kids that dreams never expire. Sometimes they’re just put on hold. With your help, I’m proving that it’s never too late to chase them.