My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma

“My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.”

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: attitude
Tags: attitude, Jackie Joyner-Kersee

 

We live in a world where sports

“We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.”

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: women
Tags: women, Jackie Joyner-Kersee

 

As you grow older and young people

“As you grow older and young people come up to you with their history books, you realize that some of the things I have been able to do have been impactful. But for me, I try to keep everything in perspective and stay humble.”

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: history
Tags: history, Jackie Joyner-Kersee

 

My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma

“My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.”

— Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Category: hope
Tags: hope, Jackie Joyner-Kersee