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"The story you haven't heard about David Archuleta's LDS mission" Article from Deseret News

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The story you haven't heard about David Archuleta's LDS mission

When David Archuleta made his run to the finals of "American Idol" in 2008, he sang for millions of people every week.

He had a positive impact on legions of fans that supported and advanced him to his runner-up finish. They later purchased his albums and tracked his journey on Facebook, Twitter and through his YouTube channel. They attended concerts, firesides and rooted for his success.

It’s tough to quantify the positive impact this young man has had on millions of eyes, ears and hearts.

But you already know that story.

You also know that he recently put his career and professional dreams on hold to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South America. It’s inspiring that during this crucial time in his career, at the ripe age for stardom, he’s hitting the pause button on his temporal life to serve the Lord.

It’s hard to gauge the enormous impact he will have on the people he serves, teaches and fellowships for the next two years.

But you already know that story, too.

What you don't know is what David did in the final weeks before saying goodbye to serve and have an impact on his smallest audience of all: one.

David's Child Fund PSA!

CHILD FUND PSA featuring David Achuleta from JFRobinson on Vimeo.

The volunteers of Rising Star Outreach

David appears at 2:50 and again at 7:08 and 7:58. This is such a touching video.

Rising Star Outreach video!

Video from India!

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Singing star David Archuleta is also involved with the organization. "It's really taught me a lot," he said, "I don't want to leave because it's really great to be around these kids and all these people."

Archuleta and his fans have raised over $21,000 for dental and other projects that benefit the children of Rising Star Outreach.

ksl.com