September 26, 2009
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes on Friday urged local Girl Scouts to do their best and fulfill their dreams.
Dawes, who won a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, spoke to about 300 people at the Memphis Botanic Gardens, wrapping up a two-day visit that included an appearance at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women on Thursday.
"When I was younger, I wasn't confident and didn't express myself. I wasn't sure I could ever make an impact," said Dawes, who sits on the Girl Scouts advisory board. "I want to encourage girls to get out and participate. I want to encourage the sport of gymnastics. You learn very quickly if it's for you or not."
The event was sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. and the Lipscomb & Pitts Breakfast Club ... (read more)
