Showing up: the 'leaps and lunges' inspire the everyday

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Thank you, Alysa Liu, for the reminder that it's not the medals, the "gold" is in the moments! She's such a great role model especially for young adults. Her story, the family's story, unique, touching, triumphs and perseverance, mentioned in People — from quitting skating, her dad fleeing after involvement in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests to his choosing surrogacy and becoming a single parent — leaps and lunges before anyone hit the ice. Be ever-present for those everyday inspirations, big or little; there's always a takeaway... Enjoy this reel and feature by USA Today.

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