Finding your Inspiration
Kristi Yamaguchi
08.19.19
Kristi Yamaguchi, olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion figure skater, talks about how she found the inspiration to create her Always Dream Foundation. Realizing that “it can’t be the peak of my life at 20,” Yamaguchi set out to find a new challenge. Inspired by her work with the Make a Wish Foundation, Kristi decided to create her own foundation helping to promote reading and literacy among underserved kids.
Summary:
Kristi Yamaguchi, olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion figure skater, talks about how she found the inspiration to create her Always Dream Foundation. Realizing that “it can’t be the peak of my life at 20,” Yamaguchi set out to find a new challenge. Inspired by her work with the Make a Wish Foundation, Kristi decided to create her own foundation helping to promote reading and literacy among underserved kids.
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