#DamWorthIt – candid dialogue around mental health

Two student athletes at Oregon State University, gymnast Taylor Ricci and soccer player Nathan Braaten, started a campaign called #DamWorthIt. After the death of two fellow athletes to suicide, the duo wanted to do something so they began the campaign.

When grief turns to hope

#DamWorthIt encourages candid dialogue around mental health

related – Bell has a campaign on Twitter, as well.

https://twitter.com/bellletstaik_/status/958839319921352704

Simone supports “University of the People”

Great concept.

University of the People is dedicated to opening access to higher education for all qualified individuals. No tuition.

It’s the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, American accredited, online university.

Click PLAY or watch Simone on YouTube.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

If you know of someone how wants to work but doesn’t have money for tuition, send them the link:

UOPeople.edu/simonebiles

It might be a good option for Muslim women in some nations.

Now … if only University of the People had a women’s Gymnastics team. 😀

UPDATE – One thread says courses from this University cannot always be transferred.

Myia Hambrich – Floor

STUCK double layout.

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One of BBS’s best routines of week 3.

Oklahoma at UCLA – turning Pauley teal

… the color teal is a reminder of the strength of conviction.

UCLA will be distributing teal pom-poms and wristbands that say “Together We Rise” and “UCLA Gymnastics” prior to Sunday’s meet. The team will also have a special presentation following the competition. …

UCLA gymnastics to stand united with abuse victims after Nassar ruling

Georgia and Arkansas wore teal last weekend. But Georgia gymnasts are not allowed to speak to the media on the topic of sexual abuse.

related – Buckeye Gymnastics is wearing teal in support of Gabby Douglas and the other victims

Twistars parent – not quitting

My Kid Loves Gymnastics. I Love My Kid. Now What?

Most competitive gymnasts in most clubs are training as usual. Getting ready for their upcoming competitions.

Twistars — at least for now — is no different.

Nestlé is sponsoring Gymnastics …

… in Ireland.

This is the first major sponsorship Nestlé has undertaken within Irish sport.

YOG medals inspired by fireworks

Congratulations to 18-year-old Muhamad Farid Husen.

Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018.

https://twitter.com/youtholympics/status/958657964528762880

 

Horton got Game

$5000 donated to charity if he makes the shot.

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moving forward at MSU

Thank the victims for their bravery coming forward to finally oust the criminal Michigan Statue University doctor.

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