January 27th, 2010 04:58 PM ET
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American Success Story Builds Dreams in Guyana

Living in abject poverty in Guyana - one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere - can rob a person of their ability to dream. In contrast, Joe and Judy Roetheli's big dreams helped them achieve success and replace once crumbling shacks, and cries of suffering, into self-sustaining villages and tears of joy in that same country.

"After we sold the company [Greenies®], we had money to provide help for other people," said Judy Roetheli. "It makes you feel good when you can help people achieve their dreams through your dreams."

Joe Roetheli and his oldest son, Steffan, traveled from Kansas City, Mo. to Guyana, Jan. 14-19 to dedicate the New Haven Village and... Read More

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