Young Dad Helps Raise Kids in Broward, Works in Collier County

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"It was tough when Camia was born," [Wanda] said. "I was a freshman in college. [Chris McDowell]' mother was sick. We were like, 'What are we going to do?'"

"I just had to make that transition. At that point I had to step up and there couldn't be any excuses," he said. "I was becoming a father and that baby and my wife were going to need a home and food. I just kept my composure."

"Like I said this was always what I saw. I love my girls. I've seen friends get killed or end up in jail. We grew up in some places where if you weren't in the street you weren't cool," McDowell said.

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Young Dad Helps Raise Kids in Broward, Works in Collier County

A typical day in the McDowell house begins at 3:30 a.m.

Chris McDowell is up before the sun, working out. His wife and two children are sleeping soundly in their Coral Springs home. He finishes his 30-minute exercise sessi...

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