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Wilma was born prematurely in 1940, the 20^th of 22 children in her family. She faced many serious health issues and suffered from polio as an infant. Her mother was told by doctors that she would never walk.

“My doctors told me I would never walk again,” Wilma once said. “My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.” She fought and struggled all her young life to simply walk. Then one Sunday morning at church, Wilma defiantly detached her hated metal braces and boldly walked down the aisle to the preacher. And she never looked back!

She eventually led her high school basketball team to the state championship and was invited to attend a track camp at Tennessee State University. At 16, she went to the 1956 Olympic Games, where she won a Bronze Medal as part of a relay team. In 1960, at the Olympics in Rome, Wilma became the first African American woman to receive three Olympic Gold Medals in track and field.

Wilma Rudolph was a CHAMPION because she had the determination and perseverance to see beyond her challenges and achieve her dreams.

KiDs Beach Club^® also understands the value of determination and perseverance, and we are blessed by our many faithful ministry partners who are determined to support KBC with their monthly gifts. They are OUR CHAMPIONS because of their steady, consistent support!

Donors who Give Every Month (GEMs) provide the backbone of support we need to share Jesus with countless children every year. Would you please join us as a ministry partner by signing up to give to KBC monthly?

Signing up to be a KBC GEM is easy and quick. Simply scan the QR code below or go to www.kidsbeachclub.org/donate today. Your monthly gift, no matter how small or large, will be a tremendous blessing to KBC.