FIRST Inspires: My Story
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FIRST helps develop the skilled employees of tomorrow
Mark McCombs
FIRST Volunteer, Florida; FIRST Alumnus
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The FIRST experience empowers participants and their communities
Hakan Habip
FIRST Volunteer, Turkey
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FIRST encourages perseverance
Maya Varma
FIRST Alumna
Winner, Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship
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