Merry Christmas 2025 from Anita!

Merry Christmas to all!

This morning, I find myself reflecting on what makes the holiday season meaningful: the people who show up for one another. The coaches who arrive early and stay late. The volunteers who keep youth programs running through the winter. The families who make sacrifices so their children can discover sport.

In rowing, we often say that no one succeeds alone; the boat moves because everyone pulls together. That truth extends far beyond the water. Every championship moment begins somewhere quiet: a community center, a boathouse, a neighborhood park where someone believed in a young person's potential.

As we gather with loved ones today, let us also remember those who may be alone and those for whom this season carries hardship. May we find ways to extend the warmth of community to everyone around us.

To all who have been part of my journey this year... thank you. Your support means more than you know.

Wishing you peace, joy, and the warmth of connection.

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