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Trip to Ghana touches UA women hoops pledge

Oct. 4, 2018, will be a day Destinee McGhee remembers for the rest of her life.

The University of Arkansas center commitment arrived in Ghana on that day for a mission trip with several classmates from Madison (Ala.) Academy. The moment her flight touched down, she realized how fortunate she is to live in the United States.

"Even at the airport, I just see how blessed we are," McGhee said. "I just knew it was going to be a life-changing experience as soon as we touched down at the airport.

"Everything is just so chaotic. Airports here aren't as chaotic.