Lugar Cottage

“No one will score on my today,” KC told his soccer coach. A daring comment from a young man who almost didn’t make it into this world.

You will not find anyone that dares to use the word “quitter” when describing this seventeen-year-old. Determined and driven, KC is achieving success in his life.

His life had a rough start. KC’s mother, immediately after his birth, asked the doctor to end his life because she didn’t want him. Only the determined and forceful presence of his grandmother saved this incredible young man’s life.

For the first few years of his life, KC lived with his grandparents. He learned the value of hard work early. Failing health kept his grandparents from taking care of many household chores, so KC did the cleaning, cooking and ironing. Many times he would make sure they took their medicine and went to their doctor’s appointments. Finally, prolonged hospital stays forced them to find another home for KC. He arrived at Mount Dora Children’s Home during his fifth grade year in school.

KC has not only accepted his life at Mount Dora, he’s excelled at pursuing his dreams. A charming personality, winning smile and passionate faith help KC remain one of the most popular young men on campus. “KC uses his positive attitude and heart to work through his bad days and helps others improve their lives,” comments his housemom.

“I want to be successful in life,” KC states. “I want to make my grandparents proud of me, I want to make my God proud of me and I want to be proud of myself.”

He plans to pursue studies at one of our Christian universities in order to become a minister after graduation. “I want others to know what it means to be given life, both the life we enjoy on earth and the life God offers for eternity,” he explains.

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