Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“Keep making waves, one starfish at a time.”
~Kelly Fischer, Chapter Leader of ICAN of NE Iowa
And a very special happy birthday wish from ICAN to Kelly on this day!
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