Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Dustin Carter, 18, a senior at Hillsboro High School, talks to Coldwater High School students during a special assembly on Wednesday morning in the auditeria. Carter's legs and arms were amputated when he was 5 years old after contracting a rare blood diesease. His motivational speech focused on his dream to compete in the state wrestling tournament. His visit to the school was part of Get REAL Week, an event with activities that challenge students to do their best and make good choices.

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