Friday Five: June 14, 2019
‘Brave Like Gabe’: Remembering the Runner Who Never Gave Up in the Face of an Unbeatable Opponent — Sports Illustrated, Tim Layden
I was conflicted about how much I wanted to share, like if didn’t talk about my cancer maybe it wouldn’t come back.”
Damian Lillard wins 2018–19 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award — NBA.com
“Damian Lillard’s sustained commitment to inspire young people in Portland is inspiring.”
Panthers’ Ian Thomas’ autism advocacy — The Charlotte Observer, Jourdan Rodrigue
“It wasn’t a big deal when he was with us — only when he was at school, in public places. People didn’t know what autism is, or how it would show because there are (so many) different levels of it.”
Spurs legend Tim Duncan teams up with the Clintons to expand San Antonio-based program to USVI — MySanAntonio.com, Madalyn Mendoza
“We’re very excited about it and I know it will do great things for the kids of the Virgin Islands.”
Cristiano Ronaldo stops team bus to take picture with a sick child — Yahoo! Sports, Blake Schuster
“Amid preparation for the UEFA Nations League final, not even Cristiano Ronaldo is too locked in to spend a moment with a fan.”
