Kathy Revtyak is in the business of hope.
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Kathy Revtyak said she is “deeply committed to life and work in my community.”
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Kathy Revtyak, center, finished second in her age group at the recent Children’s Grief Center of El Paso’s Memory/Walk Run. Jessica Hernandez, left, won the age group and Alejandra Farley was third.
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Connecting with nature helps Kathy Revtyak maintain a healthy outlook on life.
Herman Delgado
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