You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
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Receive Text UpdatesWhat I love most about gymnastics is the way it pushes me to be the best version of myself—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Every challenge in the gym teaches me resilience, discipline, and focus. Plus, I love the feeling of flying through the air and expressing myself through my routines.
The person who inspires me the most is my mom. Her strength, dedication, and belief in me never waver, no matter how tough things get. Watching her handle everything with grace reminds me to never give up—especially when training gets hard. In gymnastics, where every detail matters and pressure is high, her example keeps me grounded and motivated to keep pushing forward.
What makes us the proudest isn’t just Mackenzie’s incredible talent as a gymnast—it’s the kind, humble, and resilient young woman she’s becoming. Her dedication, work ethic, and passion shine just as brightly off the mat as they do on it. She treats others with respect, lifts her teammates up, and handles both victories and setbacks with grace. Watching her grow into someone so strong, thoughtful, and beautiful inside and out—that’s what truly fills our hearts with pride.
Vote for Mackenzie to become the Youth Athlete of the Year while supporting two great causes! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation—supporting the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Why Not You Foundation.
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