like that of chris rowland. >> it's a lot that i've been through. >> reporter: shortly after starting college, chris' brother, jo'von, was murdered. >> yeah, still dealing with it. >> reporter: how did it affect your school? >> might grades took a dwindle. they went completely down hill. >> reporter: to the point where chris quit school, struggled to hold a job, and got in with the wrong crowd. he gave up on hope toledo. but not all hope was lost. because from that first day in the gym to now, pete kadens has stayed in chris' life. through all the missteps and blown opportunities, pete has been there, mentoring, lecturing, feeding, and fathering. >> what do we need to do to help you? >> reporter: and because of pete's ever-presence, today chris rowland is back on track. >>> i'm juliette goodrich, the bay area is a prime place for hiking and enjoying the tranquility of the nature. >> it makes you feel more relaxed. like, you can feel less stressed out. >> not everyone has equal access. now a former teacher is breaking barriers to introduce city kids to the great outdoors. >>> oh! >> af