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For McKenna, work and patience could lead to a dream

Published - Jan 24 2010 03:38 AM

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Reality has a funny way of putting a damper on dreams, especially big dreams that only are attained by a select few. When that big dream revolves around becoming a professional athlete, reality can become a wet blanket, the ultimate de-motivator, the ... Read Full Story

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