Stories That Moved the Starting Line Forward
These are the moments, people, and opportunities that made One Less Lap possible.
My coach pushed me to do more than I thought I could and held me to a standard I had not yet set for myself.
My teacher believed in me at a time when I was not sure what I was capable of. That belief helped change how I saw myself.
Education and training gave me skills and confidence I did not have before. It helped me start from a stronger place.
Access to a new opportunity helped me take a step I could not take on my own.
Community support helped lighten the load and made the path ahead feel manageable.
Support showed up when I needed it most and helped me keep moving forward.
My grandfather immigrated to this country to give future generations a better opportunity.
My parents ran difficult laps so my race could look different.
My mentor believed in me and helped me see what I was capable of becoming.