Heart transplant recipient, 13, qualifies for junior nationals

Here's a touching and inspiring story from the Indianapolis Star.

http://www.indystar.com/articles/4/194230-2654-047.html

Leah Evangeline Smith, who recived a heart transplant as an infant, successfully competed in the Eastern Great lakes Regionals.

Most famous people she's met: President Bush, Michelle Kwan, Marie Osmond and race car driver Carroll Shelby.

Quote: "I am motivated knowing I have it in me to do better. I want to do my best to honor my donor, a 9-month-old boy named Jimmy, and the gift he gave me. If someone hadn't made a choice for their child, I wouldn't have had a choice to be me."

On why figure skating is the best sport: "If figure skating were easy, they'd call it hockey."

Mathman

What a wonderful way to honor her donor and donor's parents gift of life to her.

Thanks for posting the link! FYI, Leah and her partner Philip Bremer placed 4th in Juvenile Dance at EGL Regionals.