The Special Olympics motto, 'Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt,' really speaks to me because it embodies exactly what I have pursued in my life. Really, that's all any of us can hope for - a chance to be brave and to pursue a dream.
I think people forget that it doesn't take a big donation to help someone, just a lot of little donations.
Surfing waves of water or clouds of powder snow is the best feeling on earth.
When you surround yourself with nature, it's really powerful.
Bodies are beautiful and should be appreciated.
I made a pact with myself when I was younger that if were to ever grow up to be someone, I would be someone who would make a difference, instead of being just another person on the planet who doesn't look into anything.
The sun rays are more powerful at high altitudes and the snow bounces the rays right back up at you. Shiseido sun care products are epic for protecting me and not irritating my skin.
Maple syrup makes you strong!
Guys with bigger boobs than I have walk around, and they're fine. If women were to do that, they could go to jail. That's totally wrong.
I come from a close-knit family, and I have four older brothers that have inspired me in so many ways.
My goal from the beginning was, if I ever hit it it big, I would give back. And that continues to be my goal moving forward.
I've been to three Olympics, and they're cool and everything, but I feel like people just aren't grateful for what we have and the opportunities we have.
I've always felt really lucky and really privileged with my life, how I grew up, and the opportunities I've had.
When I see somebody fall in practice or get hurt, it almost makes me want to cry.
Once I get my mind set on something, I want to see it succeed at the highest level.
You don't really get the full grasp of something until you see it for yourself.
I am a huge fan of quinoa, not only for its health benefits but because it tastes the best out of all the grains.
The Unified races are so much fun and take you back to the roots of why you started snowboarding. It makes you feel grateful for all that you have.
Snowboarding is about having fun, pushing one another creatively, and not putting anyone down along the way.
Americans are pretty next level with snowboarding. We have the best training facilities, the best coaches that push us to the next level.
