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So I had the opportunity to do what the kids in the Hershey program do, except that the Hershey program lets them do it
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"So I had the opportunity to do what the kids in the Hershey program do, except that the Hershey program lets them do it on such a larger scale, with the regional and national competitions"

- Rafer Johnson

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Rafer Johnson is referring to the Hershey Track as well as Field Program, which is a young people program that provides chances for youngsters to join track and also area occasions. He is stating that he had the possibility to do what the children in the Hershey program do, yet on a smaller sized range. He is suggesting that the Hershey program is a lot more arranged and also offers more chances for the kids to contend at a greater level, such as local as well as national competitions. This quote is a testament to the success of the Hershey program and the opportunities it attends to young athletes. It likewise reveals the adoration that Rafer Johnson has for the program and also the impact it has had on the lives of the kids who join it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rafer Johnson somewhere between August 18, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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