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Introduction Text Hi SparkPeople! Thanks for stopping by my page and for taking a minute to learn more about me, my accomplishments and the Mia Hamm Foundation. I'm very excited to be involved with SparkPeople and look forward to getting to learn more about some of you and your goals! Mia's BIO During her career as the forward for the U.S. women's national soccer team, Mia Hamm won a gold medal, became the first ever three-time U.S. Soccer athlete of the year and scored the most international goals in the history of the sport. Since retiring, Mia has been able to devote more time to her charity. The Mia Hamm Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for bone marrow transplant patients and furthering the development of programs and initiatives for young women in sports. Mia also co-founded Athletes for Hope with Andre Agassi, Lance Armstrong and a few other very successful athletes to pass their passion for philanthropy to other athletes and help them give back to their communities. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2007 Soccer Hall of Fame inductee 2001 & 2002 FIFA Female Soccer Player of the Year 1999 World Cup Champion Three-time Olympian – 2004 Gold, ‘00 Silver & ‘96 Gold Current All-time leading scorer, male or female, in international soccer history Five-time US Soccer Player of the Year, the most any player has been honored Youngest player (15) to ever play for the U.S. National Team www.miafoundation.org... In 1997, Mia’s brother, Garrett, passed away from complications related to aplastic anemia, a bone marrow disease and in his honor, she established the Mia Hamm Foundation. The foundation’s focus is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for bone marrow transplant patients and their families.. MOST MARKETABLE FEMALE ATHLETE... Mia has received plenty of recognition for her success within the sports, she is now also recognized as an icon. She has been named the following: “Most Marketable Female Athlete” by Street And Smith; Only female athlete in the Top-10 of “Top Product Endorsers” and “Most Appealing Female Athlete Endorser,” by Burns’ Sports; Only female athlete to appear in the Top-20 of “Based on performance and marketability, who is the biggest star in sports?” by ESPN.com; Mia placed second, behind only Michael Jordan, in a “favorite athlete” survey by Bolt Bus; AND the only female athlete to appear on the list of ESPN’s Favorite Athlete poll. THE CHILDREN’S CHOICE… Four-time winner of Teen Choice Award for Female Athlete of the Year | Nickelodeon’s 14th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Female Sports Star | Voted Favorite Female Athlete by Sports Illustrated for Kids | LASTING IMPRESSIONS… Named one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” | One of “Soccer Business International’s” Most Influential People in Soccer. Nike named their largest building at their Corporate Headquarters after Mia. She is the author of Go for the Goal: A Champions Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life and Winner’s Never Quit!, an inspiration children’s book.



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• Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA • College: University of North Carolina • DOB: March 17, 1972 • Height: 5’5” • Eye Color/Hair Color: Brown/Brown • Corporate Partners: NIKE, Gatorade, MISSION Skincare, Ubisoft

Mia Hamm Foundation The Mia Hamm Foundation is a reflection of my life experiences. I created this foundation to benefit important issues that have directly affected me throughout my life. The foundation is focused on providing support for two important causes: raising funds and awareness for families needing marrow or cord blood transplants and continuing the growth in opportunities for young women in sports. You can learn more about Mia Hamm Foundation at <link>www.miafoundation.org </link>

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