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Odessa's Xander Rivas makes final push in Super Dad contest to support children's hospitals

Amber Tran
Amber Tran
Amber Tran
Reporter · Midland, TX

Amber Tran is a dedicated health reporter with a background in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas. With 4 years of experience at various local publications, she specializes in health trends and community wellness initiatives, often highlighting local healthcare heroes.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:07 AM · 1 min read
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Odessa's Xander Rivas makes final push in Super Dad contest to support children's hospitals — Odessa Health news

Xander Rivas, a cancer survivor from Odessa, is competing in a national Super Dad contest, aiming to make West Texas proud while raising funds for children

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