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Naomi Girma tribute to Katie Meyer - 82lsju - 07-18-2023
Quote:There are friends, and then there are true friends.
Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word. If you knew her, then I’ll never be able to do her justice. If you didn’t know her, then I’ll just have to try my best.
I have this random memory that says everything to me about the kind of person she was. During my junior year at Stanford, I tore my ACL. That’s obviously an athlete’s nightmare, especially during such a critical year. Your whole routine — your whole identity — is taken away. I had an amazing group of friends who helped me get through it, but Katie always took it to a whole different level. When I finally felt strong enough to jog for the first time after my surgery, she kept saying, “Let me know the exact time you’re going to go over to physical therapy, because I gotta be there to cheer you on.”
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/naomi-girma-katie-meyer-uswnt-fifa-world-cup-stanford-soccer-mental-health
RE: Naomi Girma tribute to Katie Meyer - cardcrimson - 07-18-2023
This has to be the best post on this site, ever. What an incredibly eloquent tribute from one Stanford player to another. Just fabulous. Mental health awareness is so, so important. Thanks for sharing! Please donate to the cause, as well.
(07-18-2023, 05:58 PM)82lsju Wrote:Quote:There are friends, and then there are true friends.
Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word. If you knew her, then I’ll never be able to do her justice. If you didn’t know her, then I’ll just have to try my best.
I have this random memory that says everything to me about the kind of person she was. During my junior year at Stanford, I tore my ACL. That’s obviously an athlete’s nightmare, especially during such a critical year. Your whole routine — your whole identity — is taken away. I had an amazing group of friends who helped me get through it, but Katie always took it to a whole different level. When I finally felt strong enough to jog for the first time after my surgery, she kept saying, “Let me know the exact time you’re going to go over to physical therapy, because I gotta be there to cheer you on.”
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/naomi-girma-katie-meyer-uswnt-fifa-world-cup-stanford-soccer-mental-health
RE: Naomi Girma tribute to Katie Meyer - needle - 07-18-2023
Cardcrimson got it exactly right. You really must read this.
RE: Naomi Girma tribute to Katie Meyer - WindyCityCard - 07-19-2023
Definitely a must read. Can't say that strongly enough.
RE: Naomi Girma tribute to Katie Meyer - 81alum - 07-19-2023
Beautifully written, heartfelt, poignant.
RE: Naomi Girma tribute to Katie Meyer - 82lsju - 07-21-2023
Quote:United States women's national soccer team forward Sophia Smith said that everything she and defender Naomi Girma will do at this World Cup will be in memory of former Stanford teammate Katie Meyer.
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Girma also detailed how she, Smith, Sofia Huerta and other members of the national team have partnered with Common Goal, a charitable project for the soccer community, to launch a mental health initiative during this World Cup.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38032813/uswnt-naomi-girma-sophia-smith-honor-late-stanford-teammate-katie-meyer-world-cup