Friday Five: June 21, 2019
103-year-old nicknamed the ‘Hurricane’ wins yet another gold in 100-meter dash — ABCNews.com, Katie Kindelan
“When you’re 103, every day is a miracle,” she said. “I just keep getting up and I’m here again.”
Coach Rob Mendez: ‘We’ve proved all of them wrong. And it’s only the beginning.’ — ESPN.com, Rob Mendez
“I don’t know how to say thank you. I don’t know where to begin. The game has given me a life that nobody believes a man in a wheelchair born without arms and legs could have. Together, we’ve proved all of them wrong. And it’s only the beginning.”
Bullock’s work for LGBTQ community inspired by sister, grandmother — NeuseNews.com, Bryan Hanks
“Mia would be smiling from ear to ear right now,” Bullock said. “If she was living, she’d be right here with me through all this. I know she’s looking down and loving the way I’m carrying on her name.”
NHL awards 2019: Canadiens’ Carey Price surprises young fan for tear-jerking moment— Sporting News, Matt Hornick
“I just wanted to say that your mother was a special person and sharing that moment with you is something that I’ll always remember for the rest of my life.”
Kyle Long supporting early childhood literacy — ChicagoBears.com, Larry Myers
“It’s a priority of mine to invest in Chicago kids, especially in the most underserved areas, and one of the best ways to do that is through reading resources.”
