I’m looking forward to the 2012 Summer Olympics coming in August. I enjoy watching the events and the competition, but the amazing athletes who compete are the heart & soul. So many are inspirations, overcoming difficult situations to succeed, like Lolo Jones, world champion hurdler and U.S. Olympic hopeful.
Jones was raised by her single mother who often held down two jobs to support their family of six. In eight years, Jones attended eight different schools. In third grade, Jones and her family settled in the basement of a Des Moines-area church. She attributes her success to the support of her mom and community, as well as hard work and determination.
“Growing up we didn’t have a lot of money so my mom really had to stretch her budget,” Jones said. “My family really benefited from the great values we received on P&G products from Family Dollar.”
In partnership with Jones and in honor of athletes around the country, Proctor and Gamble is donating $25,000 on behalf of Family Dollar to the P&G Team USA Youth Sports Fund. You can learn more about Lolo’s story, and her partnership with P&G and Family Dollar at followlolorun.com.
P&G also created this heart-warming short film showing the role moms play in the lives of young athletes:
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I hope to watch as many Olympic events as possible!
Yes, I plan to watch the Olympics.
yes we will watch
Yes, I’m going to watch them.
We always watch the Olympics and root for the USA team !
I always watch the Olympics!
We will watch as much as we can 🙂
Yes, we will watch the Olympics.
we always watch as much as possible
I watch some of the events when schedule allows.
Yes, have to cheer for the USA!
Nope
If I get a chance, I might catch a couple of shows-but I really dont know
i plan on watching!
yes I am
I am planning on watching the Olympics especially the gymnastics.
we watch it.
yes definitely
Yes! I love all the events.
Yes I will watch select sports.
I don’t think i’ll be able to.
Absolutely. Watching the Olympics is always something that I look forward to- I love the opening ceremony
I prefer the winter Olympics, but I might watch these if there’s nothing else on.