The recession has led to difficult times for a lot of people, including 48-year-old Don Cupo. A year ago, he had lost his job and his optimism. But then he decided to take action and a leap of faith.

He enrolled at the nation's second largest university to pursue his passion -- film and music. And since he was already being bold, he decided to chase another dream. He tried out for and made the marching band.
 
Now he's pushing himself in ways he never thought possible, and he's got a message for anyone who's lost hope -- don't stop believing.

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