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The skills I gained while learning to build and fly model aircraft provided a strong foundation for my career trajectory. Some of these skills involved mechanical and creative components developed through ideation, building, testing, tinkering, repairing, etc. But the truly impactful developments have been the professional skills: things like collaboration, determination, leadership, confidence, and humor. I'll forever be grateful to the individuals who invested their time through mentorship within the hobby, and so much more. That's why I support the AMA Foundation: to provide funding that helps ensure those same stories play out across the US, laying the foundation for our hobby and sport. I believe in the power of model aviation to equip the next generation of professionals in all their pursuits. 

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Kyle Jaracz, AMA Foundation Torchbearer

To me, I have always thought that to live a good life, you should be a part of something bigger than yourself; however, one needs to contribute time, money, energy, or something of value to be that most important part.

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Don Cole, AMA Foundation Donor

I donate because I hope that this hobby continues to be a source of fun, stress relief, and relaxation for generations to come.

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Katie Pates, AMA Foundation Torchbearer

I donate for the same reason I volunteer as a district leader. I believe in the mission and have hope that we can strengthen the AMA community by positive adaptations to our ever-evolving environment of aeromodeling.

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Daren Hudson, AMA Foundation Torchbearer

I donate because I love all things aviation and the AMA is a fantastic organization that works tirelessly for not only our rights but to advance the hobby of model aviation.

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Syed Hashmi, AMA Foundation Torchbearer

I was introduced to model aviation later in life, but I have seen how much the hobby can build a passion for STEM and aviation in the younger generations. I am proud to give to the AMA Foundation to help in their missions to introduce the hobby to new audiences, provide scholarships for those wishing to pursue a STEM education, and giving grants for club improvement and disaster relief. These are all key things for securing the future growth of our hobby.

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Martin Booth, AMA Torchbearer

I give to the AMA Foundation in memory of my grandfather who was a modeler and a great inspiration.  The model aviation hobby has done so much for me and the AMA Foundation is the best way for me to give back so they can use my donation to help inspire more youth to get involved in the hobby.

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Ryan Elmore, AMA Foundation Donor

The [National Model Aviation Museum] does not generate a profit for AMA; it relies in part on donations from members to help develop new exhibits and services for the modeling community.  As such, it is a worthy cause.  I became a Museum Patron, and I encourage you to do the same.

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Mark Freeland, Museum Patron

I think it is important to donate to the foundation because it helps model aviation grow with scholarships, promotes model aviation with public education programs and keeps clubs active with grants and disaster relief.

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Steve Betts, Legacy Society member

Flight is a way to grow that is ever learning and keeps your mind occupied.

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Doyle Blevins, AMA Torchbearer