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Healing and spiritual growth are a constant in DiscoveryBound programs. These stories are just a few of the many experiences that have uplifted participants over the years.

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Brooke

Being a Healer in the World, But Not of the World

In the third year of the National Leadership Council program, teens go on a service trip to gain a broader perspective on what it means to be a global citizen. Brooke, who graduated from the NLC at this February’s All Class Retreat at the A/U Ranches, says she experienced “one…

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Ben & Jessica

From Skiing to Biking, Love Triumphs

At a DiscoveryBound (DB) Outreach Winter Weekend in New Hampshire a few years ago, Ben and his sister, Jessica, didn’t know anyone. They had never participated in a DB event. They didn’t know how to ski. But the moment they arrived, they were eagerly welcomed by a swarm of other…

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Michael

Discovering a Sense of Belonging and Worth

Michael moved with his family to the United States from Great Britain when he was 13 years old. The family relocated to Boston because Michael had been the subject of what his mother described as “very bad bullying” at three different schools. In her letter of gratitude she goes on…

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Lily

Growing Closer to God

Lily is a member of DiscoveryBound’s 2017E NLC Class. She wrote to express gratitude for the financial assistance she received that allowed her to participate in her second-year Adventure Trip. The trip was, she says, “an amazing two weeks with my NLC class, growing closer to my friends, exploring new…

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