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I loved what you did at the end of the day -- both in terms of gathering feedback and sharing each individual's accomplishments. It was a very positive ending! -- Volunteer

I had no idea I could do this and have so much fun trying! I never realized I was so strong. -- Participant

I feel like a huge burden has been lifted off me. While I was up there on the ropes, I was so scared, but I had to keep going. And when I came down, I felt free! -- Participant

This really affected me. After my husband left, leaving me with three children, I felt awful. I didn't know what I was going to do. But today on the ropes, it was just me doing it by myself, and I DID IT! I feel so much better about myself, and confident! -- Participant

Overall, this is a great program! It is refreshing to get outdoors, and it's nice to incorporate the activities with work/life-related issues. -- Volunteer

Communication, working together as a team, leadership, learning about one another, laughter. And I would like to do it again. -- Participant

Prior to the WIA activity, we received a lot of resistance from the participants about this activity -- fueled by the apprehension and anxiety of entering an unfamiliar territory. After the outings, the participants' prior expectations were transformed into feelings of pride, success, accomplishment and a can-do attitude. Their self-esteem and confidence were so visibly boosted. Not only were they proud of themselves, but they also became cheerleaders for each other's victories and successes. -- Partner

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