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ABC Nightline news correspondent, Byron Pitts has his own great story!

He will share the hope, opportunity, and influence of his hard-working Single Mom's story and the challenges, fear, and ridicule of being illiterate until age 12; and dealing with stuttering until the age of 20.

Byron Pitts is known for his thought-provoking coverage and his commitment to exceptional storytelling. He will bring years of experience as a world class journalist to the stage.

He encourages audiences to strive past struggles to achieve success, and challenges us all to be brave enough to “Step Out on Nothing” - the title of the book - to reach our goals in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

“No wonder he is such an inspired storyteller - his own story is inspiring.”
Katie Couric about Byron Pitts

A Dream
JoDee Herschend, along with the Herschend family, established Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri 50 years ago. In 1997, JoDee founded the Caring People to make a positive difference in the lives of broken families - most often headed by Single Moms. The Caring People host and provide weekly Care Groups, critical resources and special events for Single Moms - all to help them reach toward Christ's unconditional love.

The Impact
Since its inception, the Caring People has made a difference in the lives of 20,000 Single Moms and their children. Currently, 34 Care Groups operate in Missouri, Kansas, Ohio and Oklahoma. The organization continues to reach more Single Moms through your generous support.

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