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At some point you realize

it’s not about what you can

keep; it’s about the impact

you can make.

a blade of grass in the field, be the best blade of grass out hands-on experience made it an easy choice.” Through his
there.” He adds, “It’s about giving your full effort in every- generosity, AMIkids youth gain more than practical skills.
thing you do, no matter the task.”
“They gain confidence, the courage

Chip’s decision to give through AMIkids also carries a mes- to pursue their passions, and the
sage for other donors who may feel hesitant. “If you’re on support of someone who believes
the fence, don’t overthink it. At some point, you realize it’s their future is worth investing in,”
not about what you keep—it’s about the impact you can Chip reflects.
make,” he says. The donation process, he adds, was seam-
less. “It was straightforward and simple. Knowing that For Chip Duane, the legacy isn’t in the yacht he donated—
the gift would directly support students and provide real, it’s in the young people he helps empower to succeed.

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