Christian athlete, Simone Biles message is “there are no limits” as she gives back through a foster kids program.
The Olympic gold medalist has partnered with Mattress Firm Foster Kids, a donation-driven program that has given more than 610,000 items (like clothes and school supplies) to foster kids and their families.
Biles, who was born to a mother addicted to drugs and alcohol, was placed in foster care at the age of 3 before she and her younger sister could be adopted by their maternal grandfather, Ron, and his wife, Nellie.
“It was difficult,” says Biles of watching fellow foster kids come in without the basics. “It’s hard going into the system with hardly anything, because even though foster parents may receive a stipend, sometimes it’s not enough to cover all the necessities.”
It was memories like that, which promoted Biles to partner with Mattress Firm Foster Kids.
“I came from a foster home and went on to achieve everything I’ve achieved,” she says. “I’m just hoping it can inspire other foster kids to never give up and to always pursue your dreams. And to play sports and get good sleep!”
“My message is: There are no limits.”
