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Track star doesn’t let foster care define him

Dennis Jacobs participates in track event

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Track star doesn't let foster care define him

Like most students his age, Dennis Jacobs is on his way to college this fall, but his journey didn't happen without some bumps along the road. The track star has been in foster homes since 2014 but that hasn't stopped his desire to create, innovate and share his athletic and musical talents with his community.

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