Michael's commitment to sport such as track and field and team sports such as basketball and soccer. Hardworking resilient and encouraging.
Thank you for supporting Michaela in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.
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Being able to compete with athletes having similar passion and drive, showcasing their capability physically, mentally, and otherwise
Michaelas' inspiration is from athletes like Gabby Thomas, who, despite the rigours of athletics, has also succeeded academically at an Ivy League school.
That special one was during the 2026 high school track and field season. Michaela won gold in all four events (100m, 200, 4x100m, and the triple jump) that she participated in at both the city championship and the provincial championship, also helping the team set a new record at the city championship: kind of unprecedented
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
