TTM: Conor Dwyer

Conor Dwyer - 28

The other return I got back on Thursday was from Conor. I actually got three envelopes in the mail, because I had mistakenly sent to Mr Dwyer twice. Conor one Gold in London, he was a member of the 4x200 meter free style relay.

Thanks Conor.

TTM: Tucker Dupree

Tucker Dupree -36

Yesterday I got two successful returns, the first of which was from Tucker Dupree. I enjoy discovering the back stories behind the Paraolympic athletes. It is always amazing to see what they have overcome to compete at the top levels of their games. Mr. Dupree started to lose his vision at age 17 from Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He eventually lost 70% - 80% of his vision in both eyes. In London Tucker took home 2 Silver and a Bronze medal.

Thanks Tucker.

TTM: Kari LaRaine Miller

Kari LaRaine Miller - 54

Another return came in yesterday, from Kari Miller. Kari competes in sitting volleyball and is a 2 time silver medalist. She served our country, and was preparing for officer school when a drunk driver hit her car. The driver of the car she was traveling in was killed, and Kari lost both her legs. Kari was active in sports before the accident, and continued after. First competing in wheelchair basketball, and then discovering sitting volleyball. She competed in Beijing and London winning Silver both times.

Thanks Kari

TTM: Abby Wambach

Abby Wambach - 93

Yesterday we received a TTM success from Abby Wambach. Abby is a two time gold medal winner, 2012 FIFA World player of the year, and she is a five time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the year.

Such an amazing return from an accomplished athlete. We love our Olympic athletes, and continue to be excited with this project.

Thanks Abby

TTM: Garrett Weber-Gale (Silver)

Garrett Weber-Gale - 77 - Silver

When Garrett signed and returned his Olympic hopefuls card, he also signed the Silver version I had sent as well. I really like the silver versions. I wish I had more to send out.

Thanks again Garrett.

TTM: Garrett Weber-Gale

Garrett Weber-Gale - 77

Received a return from Garret Weber-Gale yesterday. Garrett was a member of the Olympic relay team in Beijing, winning two gold medals. Unfortunately he did not qualify for the London games.

One of the more interesting things about Garrett is that he is a "Foodie".

In his youth, Weber-Gale spent so much time in the pool that he never learned so much as how to fry an egg. “Everything would be done for me,” he recalls. “That was nice, but when I got out of college, I had to learn to cook for myself. It was a BIG problem. I moved out of the dorm and was diagnosed with high blood pressure—which is much more common among elite athletes than you would think.” - edibleaustin.com

 Garrett founded his website, athleticfoodie.com to help bring Health food and fitness to people

Thanks Garrett

TTM: Kayla Harrison (Bronze)

Kayla Harrison - 13 - Bronze

When Kayla signed and returned her Olympic hopefuls card, she also signed the Bronze version I had sent as well

Thanks again Kayla.