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Even Though Lola’s Dad Passed Away, He Was Still Cheering Her Olympics Dream


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Lola Anderson always dreamed of Olympic rowing, but doubted such a big dream and tossed that page from her diary. Her dad, always her biggest cheerleader, saved the torn page from the trash, reminding her to chase her dreams.

Years later, as he faced a terminal illness, he gave it back to her, urging her to believe in herself. Fueled by her dad’s support, Lola not only made it to Great Britain's rowing team but also won a gold medal. Now, that rescued diary page and her gold medal are her most treasured possessions, symbols of dreams realized and the power of encouragement.
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Caryn & Jeremy in the MorningBy 90.9 KCBI-FM