But as he says, the search for life in outer space is a long-term goal, and he is still hopeful.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

Blinded by a meaningless imperfection and an impossible goal, Aylmer had thrown away her life and with it his chance for happiness.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

She says her goal in life is, in her words, to be a healer and a helper to the people of her community.

VOA: special.2009.01.28

And when the plane landed, Amelia Earhart had a new goal in life.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

He explains how it feels to have reached that goal. "It's truly an exciting point in my life."

VOA: standard.2010.04.09

You know,at one point I thought I was going to be one of those 15." So in 2004, he started the Chris Klug Foundation with the goal of promoting life-saving donations and helping improve the quality of life for donors, recipients and transplant candidates.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26