Cook: An Inspiration To All
Olympian Emily Cook (Belmont, MA) learned growing up that, with the help of someone to inspire her, she could soar to great heights. Thanks to the unwavering support of her father, Cook has won World Cup gold and three U.S. aerials titles, and hopes that she can be an inspiration to others to succeed in life.
"I grew up with my dad and he made sure I had plenty of opportunities to find what it was that inspired me and what I was passionate about," Cook said. "So, for me, I have the opportunity to provide that for other people and help them find what it is that makes them happy."
Cook currently contributes her time to a number of causes, including Right To Play, the National Ability Center and the Women's Sports Foundation.
Most recently, Cook spent some time skiing with a special young girl through the Park City-based National Ability Center.
"This month I did a ski challenge with the NAC where I skied with a young girl named Makayla Greenwood. She's amazing. She's a visually impaired 10-year-old little girl and I got to ski a race with her," Cook said. "She came up to watch me jump the next week."
Cook's work with Right To Play allows her to touch children internationally with the gift of sport.
"Right To Play goes to lots of different places around the world and gives aid to people in the form of play and sports," Cook said. "It's another organization that's using sport and play to show kids they can have confidence and achieve anything they want."
Cook also spends time trying to positively impact young women everywhere through the Women's Sport Foundation.
"I just try to get the word out about women in sports and get young girls involved in sports and use it as a means to help them gain confidence and find something that they're passionate about in life," Cook said.
Cook, who throws herself into being an exceptional role model for the people who need it, finds joy in being able to help others in every walk of life reach new heights.
"If I can do my part in helping people all over the world find confidence and passion and what it is that inspires them, that's just really important to me," Cook said. "It's just one small thing that I can give back that I was provided with when I was young."
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Cook: An Inspiration To All
