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twitterLetter: Better message for kids: Be like Cheek
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 | 7:12 a.m.
It was truly inspiring to read Jim Klobuchar's Jan. 18 column in the Las Vegas Sun on American speedskater Joey Cheek. Who among us would donate a $25,000 bonus from the U.S. Olympic Committee (for winning a gold medal) to a children's charity?
I only wish that his very gracious and selfless act will be more publicized. Unfortunately, we tend to focus more on personalities (and underachievers) such as downhill skier Bode Miller, who talks of his "just screw it" lifestyle and dances to Nike's "Just Do It" tune. "Be Like Bode" is Nike's newest campaign.
No, we should all strive to be more like Joey Cheek.
Terry Cox, Henderson
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