Rising Through Adversity: Charlisse Leger-Walker on Leadership, Purpose, and Paying It Forward
Release Date: 01/06/2026
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BYU’s Hattie Ogden shares how service and leadership go hand in hand as she reflects on her journey as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Liv Fuller of Georgia Southern discusses how service, teamwork, and gratitude shape her leadership as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Texas A&M’s Lauren Ware reflects on using her platform for good and how service defines her journey as a student-athlete and Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Lily Ba of Louisiana Lafayette shares how service fuels her leadership and why representing her school as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee is such an honor. Support the mission at
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Troy University’s Leilani Guion shares how empathy and resilience have shaped her leadership journey and why service is central to her identity as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Marshall’s Peyton Ilderton talks about the role of service in shaping her identity as a student-athlete and leader, and what being a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee means to her. Support the mission at
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Auburn’s Syriah Daniels reflects on servant leadership, personal growth, and using her influence to make a lasting difference on and off the court as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Oklahoma State’s Achol Akot shares how leadership begins with service. From the classroom to the community, she reflects on using her platform to uplift others and what it means to be recognized as a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee. Support the mission at
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Penn State’s Moriah Murray opens up about the personal values that guide her, how she invests in her teammates, and why community service matters now more than ever. Her commitment honors the legacy of Coach Kay Yow. Donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund at
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Julia Roth from Susquehanna University shares her heart for service, her journey as a leader, and the importance of uplifting others. Her story echoes the values Coach Kay Yow championed throughout her life. Donate at
info_outlineCharlisse Leger-Walker of UCLA shares how leadership, resilience, and service shaped her as an athlete and a person. As a Kay Yow Servant Leader nominee, she talks about what it means to use her platform to support others and inspire change.
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