CaliSteve
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Lighting candles for Donovan (and a few others) that he will skate to his potential with clean positive GOEs.
I will continue to light these candles!
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Lighting candles for Donovan (and a few others) that he will skate to his potential with clean positive GOEs.
Awwwwww.Carrillo’s popularity has grown immensely, and he has received messages from all over Mexico and the world on social media. One of them was from somebody he long ago fell out of touch with: Lisa, the girl whose presence at the skating rink helped get a young Donovan into the sport.
Moved by the 22-year-old skater's dedication and hard work, visual journalist and art director for the LA Times, Susana Sanchez, aka The Designing Chica, paid tribute to Carrillo with a drawing that sparked a powerful conversation with her son about the importance of celebrating Latinx success.
"My son asked me why was I [was] drawing Mexico's ice skater Donovan Carrillo if he didn't medal," Sanchez captioned an Istagram post on Feb. 10, after Carrillo placed twenty second overall in men's single skating. "A great question and here's what I told my son: 'Mijo, when you see a Latino making their dreams come true, through hard work and dedication, you celebrate them! You cheer them on. You feel a sense of pride! You feel proud to see someone who didn't have the means to become an Olympian but he did it. One day we will see more Latino skater Olympians because they saw Donovan do it!'"
Friends, I share that my (right) ankle surgery went very well. Been putting it off for a while but it was time to look after my health so I can move forward. Thanks to the medical team of @conadeoficial and to the doctors Raúl Carrillo and Leticia Flores for their attention and management. Thank you Dr Oscar Mendoza, for a successful surgery. See you very soonpronto️
Well, I'm guessing this means we won't see him at 4CCs, and probably not Worlds eitherBumping up Donovan's thread 10+ months later with his photo today from a hospital bed: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmfMt_0rpb8/
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That’s a speedy recovery! Here’s to seeing him back next season.
No luggage, no costumes, no skates… but making the most of this experience in beautiful Scotland!![]()
Oliver Praetorius' reply in the comments (Donovan's pic with him is #5):After a short journey and too many mixed emotions the competition ends in 2nd place with a great taste in the mouth. If someone had told me I would race on borrowed skates and competition suits I would have been hard to believe. First of all, I'd like to thank @oliver_praetorius for lending me their skates because without their support and trust I wouldn't even be able to compete. It takes a big heart to do what he did and it’s something not just anyone would have done. Thank you so much, Oliver!
Thank you @jonathanhuntermills for encouraging me to see the bright side and motivating me to try, @julietajuanz for helping me land in this situation and telling me what I needed to hear to fight for it all.
Huge thanks to the organizing committee for all their attention and help in finding a competition suit.
Happy to help. Congratulations on your medal! Job well done
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What a great competition for Donovan! He demolished his PB and just looked so pleased with his performance and results. I really think his basics have improved so much with the new coaching team, and it gives him more stability for his elements. I hope his charm and joyful personality on and off the ice never change though.