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Jul 5, 2006

"Stay the course, light a star, Change the world where'er you are." --Richard Le Gallienne

Doctors from Inner-city Give Back

Thirteen years ago three African-American teenagers made a pact to raise themselves out of their tough inner-city neighborhood in New Jersey and become doctors -- together. Like their peers, they came from poor, single-parent homes in urban neighborhoods where survival, not scholastic success, was the priority. Today Samson, George and Remeck have each overcome wide-ranging obstacles to fulfill their shared dream -- and the effect on their communities has been tremendous. “The Pact” is the best-selling book authored by these three men, telling their stories of courage, temptation, and, ultimately, triumph. Today these young men continue to speak out on life's challenges and how to face them, inspiring thousands of teachers, parents and students from difficult backgrounds to look at their own potential with new eyes. Read more in this interview with the three doctors!