This teen track star goes the extra mile for families in need.
to buy groceries for families in need, is now trying to help other young runners while raising awareness on racial and cultural disparities.
Seventeen-year-old L’Mio Edwards, a soon-to-be senior at Claremont High School, is a straight A student and a nationally ranked track/field runner. She’s won a number of prominent races, including the girls Division 1 800-meter run during the CIF-SS Track and Field Finals last May. While juggling her schoolwork, college preparations and athletic career, L’Mio is running a charity to promote diversity and to help other student athletes.
She's asking students to write and submit an essay about struggles and challenges that minority communities face. And in exchange, she provides free track shoes, which could be financially burdening for some many families.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters. “Track spikes -- it’s something a lot of [athletes] purchase each year,” L’Mio explained. “I know some people may not be able to afford that. It’s something to further encourage and support athletes to continue pursuing their academic and athletic achievements.”L’Mio is no stranger to coming up with ideas to support others in need. During the coronavirus pandemic, she ran 5K everyday to raise money to buy groceries for families with financial difficulties.
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