Legacy for Children Award 2011 honoring Kristi Yamaguchi **Fulfill Your Pledge Online**   Olympic Figure Skating Champion Kristi Yamaguchi has inspired people everywhere with her style and skill on ice. Having fulfilled many of her own dreams, Ms. Yamaguchi now seeks to help other children fulfill their dreams through her Always Dream Foundation. In her own words: "The motto 'Always Dream' has served as my personal inspiration for many years. It is my constant reminder to dream big, never lose sight of my goals, and strive to become a better person. It is fitting that my own charity be named the Always Dream Foundation." The Always Dream Foundation recognizes the importance of giving back to one's community, and aims to have a positive impact on the lives of children. Because of Ms. Yamaguchi's dedication and inspiration, the Foundation has positively affected the children of our community in many ways, from conducting skating parties for at-risk children's groups and providing computers and mattresses for children in need, to building a universal design playground and supporting summer camp for children with disabilities. In addition to achieving the Gold Medal at the 1992 Olympics, Ms. Yamaguchi also won two World Figure Skating Championships and a U.S. Figure Skating Championship. In recent years, Ms. Yamaguchi has served as the local figure skating commentator during the 2006 Winter Olympics, and danced her way to celebrity championship during the sixth season of "Dancing with the Stars."   Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 **Fulfill Your Pledge Online** About the Legacy for Children Award The Legacy for Children Award honors an individual or organization whose work has significantly benefited the learning and lives of children, thereby helping focus Silicon Valley's attention on the needs of its children and encouraging us all to take responsibility for their well-being. Candidates are nominated by a committee of notable community members involved in children's education, health care, human and social services, and the arts. Previous Legacy the Children Award Laureates: Dr. Sally Ride, first woman in space and CEO of Sally Ride Science (2010) Alonzo Mourning, founder of AM Charities (2009) Ronnie Lott, founder of All Stars Helping Kids (2008) T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., renowned pediatrician (2007) John Cassidy, co-founder of Klutz Press (2006) Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), author and illustrator (2005) Bil Keane, award winning cartoonist of the Family Circus (2004) Caroll Spinney, master puppeteer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch (2003) Rob Reiner and "I am Your Child Foundation" (2001) The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (2000) Mister Fred Rogers (1999)

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