document.write('\x3cmeta http-equiv=\x22x-dns-prefetch-control\x22 content=\x22off\x22/\x3e\x3col class=\x22tumblr_posts\x22\x3e\x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3e$80,000 in aid and scholarship\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eDear Friends,\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p1\x22\x3eIt\x26#8217;s hard to believe that the school year is over, our summer camp is in full swing and the new school year starts August 7th. \u00a0I would like to take this time to share with you a remarkable milestone for the Fugees. This fall our four graduating seniors will head to college, each of them the first in their families to do so. Even more impressive, these first generation college students received a combined $80,000 in aid and scholarship for the upcoming year. Recently, the entire Fugees Family gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of their Senior teammates, and to wish them well as they embark on their college careers. The graduates surprised us all with speeches; their words are still echoing in my ears as a reminder of why we do what we do. The boys all shared what it meant for them to have graduated high school and go on to college, something many of us take for granted. \u00a0They all talked about how no one believed they could do it. \u00a0But with the support of the Fugees they were able to achieve whatever they set their minds to.\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p1\x22\x3eOne Fugee shared a copy of his speech; I am humbled to share it with all of you.\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p2\x22\x3eIt would take more than a library to describe the deep appreciation and the sincerest gratitude I have for the Fugees. From the moment I joined the Fugees, it was clear that I would be pushed beyond my limits and that quitting wouldn\x26#8217;t be tolerated.\u00a0 The five years that I have spent kicking, sweating, running, walking, eating and at times giving the staff a hard time have been the greatest moments of my life, and as I look towards my future I can\x26#8217;t help but notice what a huge impact the team has had on me.\u00a0 Without the help of the Fugees Family, I would not have the confidence to start a conversation with anybody.\u00a0 I wouldn\x26#8217;t be able to trust anyone, and I wouldn\x26#8217;t even know how and where to go to college.\u00a0 The Fugees staff all gave so much time and energy to make sure I achieve everything that is possible. How you managed to bring a team of war-torn kids and get them to play as a family will be a question that I will ponder upon time and time again.\u00a0 Maybe one day I will know the answer. I will always keep this team at heart.\u00a0 It is a family like no other.\u00a0 I remember when Coach told me to keep my head up every time and I will always remember that wherever I go in life.\u00a0 Thank you Fugees for making an impact in my life.\u00a0 \u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p3\x22\x3e\x3cimg src=\x22http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnxz9813Kr1qzx0ms.jpg\x22/\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p4\x22\x3eSamuel from Sudan (South Georgia College), Raphael from Congo (Georgia Perimeter College, starting Spring 2012), Jonas from Burundi (Georgia Perimeter College), \u00a0Gabriel from Cuba (Barry University) Yusuf from Afghanistan (Valparaiso University)\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p1\x22\x3ePlease continue to make college a reality for all the Fugees by making a donation today. Can you spare $12 a month? This covers the cost of after-school tutoring for one student per week. Can you spare more? Even better. 4,000 people are receiving this email right now. If each of you take a moment to\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bywwnacab\x26amp;et=1106433662051\x26amp;s=4459\x26amp;e=001NpqXMQhRkr1QYTBiCiYGtdtpyHG_DluzO_DmyTGJxyZCAkrWNHbiAbjyAFxLJxDgbunDYW48-ynbS9qAkt-1PZxFHtM663xnpM7nBe4YZgz4yrie0H2efiSwQiSMw_fli87o_iURlvbqnbr7XQ4MbhuhBgQPtzRR\x22\x3e\x3cspan class=\x22s1\x22\x3eclick here\x3c/span\x3e\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p1\x22\x3eand make a recurring monthly donation of any amount\x26#8230;well, let\x26#8217;s just say that next year\x26#8217;s graduation party will be even better.\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p1\x22\x3eThank you again for making our work possible.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p1\x22\x3eCoach Luma\u00a0\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22p4\x22\x3eP.S. Don\x26#8217;t forget to check that monthly donation box!\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a\x3c/ol\x3e');