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-Janie Thompson

"When I am asked, "Did Foundation have a positive influence on Tyler's life"? I always answer, "Yes, it did and its still is working in his life." As a mom of a senior about to graduate from Tech, I cannot imagine Tyler's experiences at Tech without the influences of Foundation.

His Foundation weekend was a fantastic experience for him then; however its carryover benefits have been phenomenal. Tyler connected with a group of Christian friends that he is still close to now. There he found people who he began to attend church with, as well as youth groups and study groups. This later led to many of them becoming Foundation counselors themselves, spiritual prayer partners, small group worship leaders, and now one of the "originals" is the Foundation Director. Through their years at Tech, their original group grew as they made new friends, many of which were new freshman they had met at Foundation.

I have watched Tyler and this special group of kids grow in the Lord, care for one another, and mentor younger students. I have no doubt that Foundation for them was a gift from God."

Janie Thompson, Mother of Tyler Thompson, Foundation Finance Chair 2008


-Kelly and Charlene Clark

"It was tough leaving her there in the parking lot and driving off, we were leaving our baby. She sounded a little more excited when she called after going to Foundation, but we could tell she was still nervous. On Sunday morning, she called from the parking lot of the church she was visiting. It was the first time she had ever gone to church by herself, and her voice was apprehensive. As we talked to her she said "Oh there's Anna from camp," or "Hey, that's Brian from camp." We could hear her relief over the phone that she already knew people in this new place.

It was so hard not knowing if she would have "family" in Lubbock, but we knew just talking to her in that parking lot that she would be alright. That was our turning loose point, that Sunday morning; we knew she would be okay, or better than okay. That's when we knew she hadn't just been to a weekend camp, she had been brought into a family in Lubbock. That's why we love Foundation."

Kelly and Charlene Clark, parents of Kayce Clark, Foundation Director 2008

-Glenn and Tina Mattlage

"God grants parents 17-18 years to lay a foundation of values and attitudes that will help their children cope with the future pressures and problems of adulthood. Today's generation of kids go through some incredible pressures and temptations, most likely the greatest of these, are when they leave home and go to college. Prior to Aaron leaving for school, we asked God to provide our son with a Christian environment and to bless him with friends that loved Jesus. Was God ever awesome and faithful!! Foundation Retreat the week before classes started was without a doubt the springboard for the many wonderful friends and organizations Aaron has become involved with. Foundation provides the foundation for college kids to build upon while at Texas Tech. It affords them the opportunity to discover the many Christian organizations, fraternities, sororities and churches that Texas Tech and Lubbock have to offer. We are grateful and thankful our son chose to attend Foundation. Please do not hesitate to encourage your Red Raider to attend Foundation Retreat 2009!!"

Glenn and Tina Mattlage, parents of Aaron Mattlage, Foundation Recreation & Registration Chair 2008