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So proud of my niece!

14 years ago

Chloe ran in a race for kids today. She came in 3rd in her age class.

But when the awards were announced, they gave her the medal for 2nd place. Right away, she said to my sister, "I should be third." and as soon as they'd given out the medals, she went right over to an official an spoke up. Thankfully, the girl who'd won 3rd had realized that she shouldn't have won, having actually come in 32nd.:) So Chloe got that medal.

We were so proud of her for doing the right thing!

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marie_ndcal
14 years ago
What a wonderful example of honesty. Tell her thank you from a great grandma.
glenda_al
14 years ago
You have every right to be proud!
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minnie_tx
14 years ago
Yes tell her your friends from around the country are proud of her too. and she should run for president of the USA when she gets older.
chisue
14 years ago
She's being raised right!
joann23456
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks! I found out later that she got overwhelmed after doing this and shed a few tears, and the 2nd-place winner felt bad and offered to give the medal back, which was so sweet. But Chloe said, "No, I didn't earn it - you did."

I think all of those girls behaved admirably!

(We found out later that a boy in the neighborhood, who is Chloe's age, 10, was erroneously registered for the age 6-8 race. He won, and took the medal with no qualms.:(
pudgeder
14 years ago
Good for her! She's setting a great example already!
teresava
14 years ago
I would be equally proud if one of my girls did that too! Isn't it great when kids speak up on their own. She knew she had to do the right thing, even though she would have liked that 2nd place medal. Good for her for being honest and running in her race!

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