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| Jelena Carroll [Photo courtesy Carroll family] |
Jelena Carroll writes of her experience at the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games:
"I'm from Sulphur, Louisiana. I was the only female gymnast from my State. I had a great time in Dublin — it was so beautiful. I received one gold and four silver medals. My hometown was very proud of me.
“I'm the only child born to Randy and Lydia Carroll. My Daddy's my hero and my mama's my special mentor because she's been there for me right beside every step of the way. She has taught me to believe in myself and if I wished for it along with praying for it my Dream would come true.”
In addition to volunteering at the school she used to attend, Carroll assists her mother with her Mary Kay business.
“I hope to get to go back to World Games someday,” Carroll said.
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