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Awesome Stories of

GENEROSITY

in sports

Brad Herzog

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couNT on me

Awesome Stories of

GENEROSITY

in sports

Brad Herzog

"As shown by the wonderful stories in Count on Me: Sports, athletics can not only reveal character, but also inspire it."

--Shannon Miller, two-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics

"The true tales in Brad Herzog's books show how the games we play can teach seriously important life lessons."

--Jake Delhomme, former Super Bowl quarterback for the Carolina Panthers

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Copyright ? 2014 by Brad Herzog

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Herzog, Brad. Awesome stories of generosity in sports / by Brad Herzog.

pages cm. -- (Count on me: Sports) Includes bibliographical references and index. Audience: Interest Level Ages: 8?13. ISBN 978-1-57542-477-4 -- ISBN 1-57542-477-0 1. Athletes--Conduct of life--Juvenile literature. 2. Athletes--Charitable contributions--Juvenile literature. 3. Generosity--Juvenile literature. I. Title. GV706.3.H46 2014 306.4'83--dc23

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Reading Level Grade 5; Interest Level Ages 8?13; Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level V

Edited by Alison Behnke Cover and interior design by Michelle Lee Lagerroos

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Dedication

To the always generous Horner family--Julie, Doug, and super swimmers Sedona and Delaney.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Judy Galbraith, Margie Lisovskis, and the rest of the crew at Free Spirit Publishing for having the courage to pursue a series of books celebrating stories of character in sports. I found Alison Behnke to be both insightful and inclusive as an editor, an author's dream combination, and Michelle Lee Lagerroos put in overtime making sure the designs were just right. Finally, I am grateful to Aimee Jackson for bringing me to Free Spirit in the first place and for her unwavering support and friendship.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 1

SENIOR PROMISES........................................................................5 Freestyle Skiing Denver, Colorado, United States 2008

An Olympic skier grants wishes for people in their golden years.

FOR THE KIDS ................................................................................9 Baseball Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States 2010

A young athlete raises money for a children's hospital by starring on the baseball diamond.

CHEERING A CHAMP.................................................................... 13 Running Worthington, Ohio, United States 2012

With the help of his coach and classmates, a brave runner strives for the finish line.

YOU CAN PLAY ............................................................................. 17 Hockey Canada 2011

A hockey family honors the memory of a lost son and brother by spreading a message of tolerance.

A HOME RUN SPEECH .................................................................. 21 Baseball Cooperstown, New York, United States 1966

One of baseball's all-time greats makes a big hit with a few generous words.

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