Million Dollar KickXulon Press, 2007 - 144 pagini So you are probably wondering - did the guy did win a million dollars? That answer cannot be revealed yet, but the outcome will be worth the wait. Just like the actual requirements of the Hershey Million Dollar Kick, there are many paths that need to be traveled to reach the eventual outcome. As you read this real life story, you will experience the following stages of Dan Kaler's journey; a) the dream of participating in a "big time" athletic event, b) the surprise of actually being selected to compete in the Hershey Million Dollar Kick, c) the joy of becoming the contest finalist to kick for the one million dollar prize, d) the dilemma of considering how to spend a million dollars, and e) the reality of questioning the greater purpose in life. "We are all allotted fifteen minutes of fame - Dan Kaler has taken the fifteen minutes of fame into a lifetime of thoughts and observations. Enjoy!" Chris Berman, ESPN "Dan Kaler's journey is a most-interesting story. He found out that his spiritual growth and praising God far outweighed financial gain." Bob Harlan, Green Bay Packer President and CEO "The Million Dollar Kick is a realistic example of life's ups and downs. But in the end, there is peace in realizing God's work is the bigger picture in our lives." Wayne Larrivee, Sports Broadcaster "An inspiring story about a man and his dream - putting life into perspective and determining what is really valuable. We all have hopes and ambitions - for some it's fame and fortune, and for others it's a much bigger picture." Spike O'Dell, WGN Radio Proceeds from this book will be contributed to the following organizations; Make-A-Wish Foundation, Rawhide Boys Ranch, Shults Lewis Child & Family Services, and St. Jude Children's Hospital. |
Cuprins
Acknowledgements | vii |
Introduction The Ultimate Goal | ix |
Memories | 11 |
The Selection | 19 |
San Diego Here I Come | 31 |
Back Home Again | 49 |
Tampa Here I Come | 61 |
Goodwill to All | 79 |
A Day of Rest | 87 |
The Million Dollar Day | 93 |
The Aftermath | 113 |
The Conclusion | 129 |
Afterword by Bobby Bowden The Extra Point | 139 |
References | 141 |
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35 yard distance 60 yard airport approach asked athletic ball Barry Bonds chance Chester Marcol church Coach Bowden competition contest field Craig cross bar decided Dollar Kick experience event excitement felt field goal attempt field goal kick Florida foot Fox & Friends God's Green Bay Packers Hershey Million Dollar Hershey Public Relations Hershey staff Hershey's high school Indoor Soccer Center interview January John Carney Kaler Kathy kick attempt kick from 35 kick the football kicking tee knew KOIN-TV lawn mower looked media row Mike Golic million dollar journey Million Dollar Kick millionaire missed the kick morning national television NFL Experience outcome Pastor Dave player practice session prize Public Relations staff realized receive replied Rian Lindell Ryan Longwell San Diego San Diego Charger stadium successful kick Sunday Super Bowl XXXV tailgate party Tampa technique thank thoughts walked watched wife Yeah