Joey Cheek
Joey Cheek
William Joseph "Joey" Cheekis an American former speed skater and inline speed skater. He was specialized in the short and middle distances. Present day he is a media entrepreneur...
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More than just medicine and food but things to let the children have a chance to play. And through play, hopefully learn some things about health and supporting each other.
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For me to walk away with a gold medal is just amazing, and the best way I can say thanks is to try to help somebody else.
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I knew if I ever did something like this, I wanted to be able to give something back. The best way I can say thanks is to donate my money to help somebody else.
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You really have to try and make the decision that you think is best for you.
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I think it was a great two races, probably the best two races I've ever skated. You always want to have those days at the Olympic Games, and I did.
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Those were the two best races I've ever skated.
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I still can't believe it, looking back. It's been quite a ride. I have a lot of people to thank for helping me chase this crazy idea.
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I really hoped, regardless of my outcome, that I'd be able to inspire other people to contribute. What little bit I could do is a small drop in the bucket as compared to what many people can do. So that was an important part for me, and that's what I hoped would happen.
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I'm going to be donating the total sum that the USOC is giving me for winning a gold medal, which I believe is about $25,000.
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In a lot of ways, the low-hanging fruit has already been plucked. There's not the same amount of talent that there was in the '90s.