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  • Dr. Watson Canfield: 12 Reasons Why I’m Thankful For GirlDads

    Dr. Watson Canfield: 12 Reasons Why I’m Thankful For GirlDads

    We are pleased to share an insightful and inspiring article by Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, a valued member of our advisory board. Dr. Watson Canfield’s piece, titled “12 Reasons Why I’m Thankful For GirlDads: The Thanksgiving Edition,” beautifully aligns with our mission at SpoFI and underscores the profound role fathers play in their daughters’ lives.

    Lawrence Jay Long

    Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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  • Gratitude and Momentum: A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Community

    Gratitude and Momentum: A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Community

    Dear Friends and Champions of SpoFI: You’ve truly outdone yourselves! In a remarkable display of generosity at our Dessert Fundraiser on November 17th, you joined forces to surpass our expectations, amassing over $31,000. This incredible feat unlocked an additional $20,000 from a gracious anonymous benefactor, propelling us to a stellar beginning in our year-end campaign with a collective $51,000.

    Ron Hauenstein

    Ron is a semi-retired life insurance agent. He was raised in Reardan, WA and began his life insurance career in Fairbanks, Alaska. He and his wife Becky have two grown children. Ron and Becky attend Victory Faith Fellowship in the Spokane Valley and have lived in Spokane since 1993.

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  • From Trials to Triumph: The Remarkable Redemption of a SpoFI Father

    From Trials to Triumph: The Remarkable Redemption of a SpoFI Father

    Former SpoFI Father of the Year (2022), James Tidwell, was featured prominently in a Spokesman Review Father’s Day article this Sunday. The article is behind a partial paywall, and we encourage your subscription to support local journalism. For those without the means to subscribe, I have summarized below the story told by Spokesman staff reporter, Treva Lind. Way to go James on all your hard work over the years! Getting to know you and your family has been one the the many highlights I’ve experienced while at SpoFI. You are truly an inspiration.

    Lawrence Jay Long

    Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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