No Stoppin' Now | USA's 2008 Paralympic Silver Medalist

Listen to this interview on National Public Radio. It features my guide runner, Wesley Williams (A.K.A. Wes), and myself. It tells about my life growing up, and everything that Wes and I experience on the long jump runway and the track.

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Thanks to Dick Gordon and The Story.

Check out the interview that was done on me by the San Diego 10News. The link is: http://www.10news.com/video_legacy/16380466/index.html

Ever since the 2004 United States Paralympic Track and Field team returned home from Athens, Greece, my goal has been to stay motivated for the next time around. As the days pass, the time becomes shorter and shorter for our departure to Beijing, China for the 2008 Paralympic Games.

With the help of God, family, and friends, I have accomplished my initial goals that I had set. Now, it's on to bigger and better things. It is important that I bring out the best in Beijing.

What does it take? Let me tell you if you don't know. It takes passion; it takes pain; and it takes every precious minute of each day from now until September 6, 2008. I want that passion; I want that pain; and I want those minutes of my day to be focused on my goal, my goal of being the best long jumper to ever step foot on the runway.

I thank everyone who has ever had anything to do with my life. You are appreciated greatly. Just like our track and field team is united, we are united. We are a team. Together we can accomplish bigger goals that one could not by him or herself.

For those who have helped me out, I ask that you continue to help me in whatever fashion you may. It's not always about monetary support; it's about having faith and confidence in me as well. I need you to believe in me as much as I believe in you. For those who have not supported me or would like to, I urge you to take a look at Lex's Life to learn more about my earlier years. All help and support is needed and wanted. With you on my team, I'll bring out the best in Beijing!

Yours Truly,

Elexis Gillette (a.k.a. Lex)