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Karen Page Courage Award Recipient

The Hope College Karen Page Courage Award is presented in honor of beloved former Hope women's tennis coach Karen Page, who lost her brave, five-year battle to breast cancer in the summer of 2009.

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Wake Up West Coast

During his presentation, Hoag told a firsthand account of his life, aspirations, and how he has adapted to change. today, a business owner and student about to graduate.

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'Czar of Toughness and Fun'

“Hope College lacrosse player was paralyzed after a fall, but he has turned into an inspiration, entrepreneur.”

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What Really Matters

“Here’s what else I’ve learned: That being resilient does not mean pretending this is easy. It isn’t. But it’s only when we do what is hard that we open ourselves up to the pain and the joy.”

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Spinning Into Control

“Take the foundations of REACH and these stories to make discoveries on your own. Spinning Into Control works for me—for anyone—because you will fill in the blanks and shape-shift the stories so that they speak to your own experiences.”

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