Tink’s outstanding performance, dedication, and leadership throughout the season is beyond her athletic ability.
Thank you for generously supporting Madelyn in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
showing that greatness in track is about more than just speed or strength; it’s about heart, effort, and commitment.**
My mom inspires me . No matter how tired she is or how far we have to go. She sacrifices so much so that I can compete and do what I love. Every time I step onto the track, I carry her strength with me
This season hasn’t been easy. I’ve fallen a lot in the hurdles lately. Each time I hit the ground, I had a choice: stay down or get back up. And every single time, I got up, finished the drill, and kept pushing forward. It would’ve been easy to give up or let frustration win — but I’ve learned that falling isn’t failure. It’s part of the process. What matters is how you respond, and I’ve responded with heart, determination, and grit.
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