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I am Chanel Arts, a senior at Timpview High School. I’ve been playing soccer off and on since 5th grade. I also play Basketball and run Track at my high school. But soccer wins my overall favorite. I love to hacky sack, long board, play the violin, read, and eat ice cream. I am the oldest of eight kids and love my family. Education wise I hope to attend Brigham Young University in the fall.

I am so excited for this opportunity to visit Africa and have a chance to really make a difference in people’s lives. I know the people there will change my life. I have a huge amount of respect for my coach and friend Jackie Skinner. She has put so much into this endeavor and is such a motivator. I love being part of a team and, especially a soccer team. There are so many aspects to this sport and that’s what makes it such a fun game to play. I play goalie and love my position. Soccer has helped me become more self-disciplined and confident in all that I do.

Some of my personal goals include: Earn a Ph.D., coach a kids soccer team, travel the world, learn how to speak Dutch (My father is from the Netherlands), and publish a book.

I recognize the financial difficulties that lie ahead with a major project like this one. Anything of great importance requires a sacrifice, but I know that I can make a trip to Uganda a reality.

Goals make a difference. One of my favorite quotes is by Theodore Roosevelt, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

It doesn’t matter the roadblocks, or what circumstances you are unexpectedly placed it…what matters is how you handle that situation and the choices you make. I know going to Uganda is a good choice, and supporting Goals for Girls is a good choice. And I want to do what I can to help out.