P&G Team Up with Lolo Jones and You can Win! Giveaway!

It may be a few months away, but P&G has already begun gearing up for the London 2012 Olympic Games (have you seen their amazing short film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScs_qX2Okk?).

They are also partnering with Lolo Jones, world champion hurdler and U.S. Olympic hopeful, who recently announced that Procter & Gamble (P&G) is donating $25,000 on behalf of Family Dollar to the P&G Team USA Youth Sports Fund

Jones attended eight schools in eight years while her single mother often held down two jobs to support her family of six.  In third grade, the Jones family settled in the basement of a Des Moines-area church. Lolo attributes her success to the support of her mom and community, as well as hard work and determination. 

“Growing up we didn’t have a lot of money so my mom really had to stretch her budget,” Jones said. “My family really benefited from the great values we received on P&G products from Family Dollar.”

  To capture Lolo's amazing story and that of her mom, Lori, they've created a website at: www.followlolorun.com, plus you can also enter to win a great prize, and check out great values on P&G products at Family Dollar, 

They've also created a special prize package for one lucky US reader which includes: Tide® Pods, Febreze® Auto Air Freshener, Downy® Unstoppables (full size), Crest® 3D White Toothpaste, Clairol® Lash Blash Mascara – all in a reusable Family Dollar shopping bag!

Just complete the rafflecopter form below to win!
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Disclaimer: I received a gift in exchange for this post.

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Lucy Lopez · 670 weeks ago

It is great how Lolo's mom had a great influence on her like all the hard work she put in to raise her family and succeed.
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Michelle Thrasher · 670 weeks ago

Lolo was the daughter of a single mom
Thanks for the information. Lolo really inspires a lot of people most especially to those who will be reading this. Hard work is really important to have a better future.
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I am familiar with Lolo's excellent track record at LSU (Geaux Tigers!) But I didn't realize her family had travelled so much through her early school years, and that she attended school in Iowa and Texas.
I learned that Lolo ran track from grade school through college at Louisiana State University
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Julie Lynn Bickham · 670 weeks ago

I learned that Lolo finished 3rd in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2012 U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team Trials and officially qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Lolo finished 3rd in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2012 U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team Trials and officially qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Jennifer Rote · 670 weeks ago

Lolo attended eight different schools in eight years.
Lola attended 8 schools in 8 years and grew up with her single Mother working multiple jobs.
The local church in which she lived, is here in Des Moines, Iowa
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pamela james · 670 weeks ago

That her mom helped her and you can follow her on twitter there.
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Susan Salerno · 670 weeks ago

What a great story. We will be cheering for her in TX, as she lived in TX for awhile.
I leanred that even though she went into the 2008 olympics in first with the hurdles, she ended up finishing seventh, but used that to prepare for 2012.
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Elaine Lund · 670 weeks ago

I learned that Lolo's single mother often held down two jobs to support her family of six.
Lolo ran track from grade school through college at Louisiana State University
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Terri Tyler · 670 weeks ago

Lolo failed to qualify for the 2004 Olympics, was expected to place first in the Beijing Olympics, but did poorly. She is ready for the 2012 Olympics. GOOD LUCK LOLO
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debbie jackson · 670 weeks ago

she started running track in grade school and did it through college
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jodi lasher · 670 weeks ago

I learned the olympic games are in 29 days.. I love watching the olympics. Thanks a bunch
She had a hard working, loving and supportive single mom
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kelly nicholson · 670 weeks ago

Visit www.followlolorun.com and tell me something you learn.

daughter of a single mother in Iowa, life was anything but normal.
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kelly nicholson · 670 weeks ago

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I found out that for a time they had no where to sleep and stayed in the basement of a church.
I learned Lolo attended eight different schools in eight years
Lolo ran track from grade school through college at Louisiana State University.
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Donna George · 670 weeks ago

Lolo gets a lot of support from her mom!
That she went to 8 schools in 8 years. Thank you
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Jennifer Rogers · 669 weeks ago

I learned that Lolo’s family moved between Iowa and Texas throughout her childhood, and as a result Lolo attended eight different schools in eight years. Her family even slept in the basement of a local church when there was nowhere else to go.
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I learned that she didn't qualify for the 2004 Olympics, but she made the cut for the 2008 Olympics.
I learned she attended 8 schools in 8 years!
Lola has spent a lot of time and effort going for a medal.
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Allison Downes · 668 weeks ago

I learned she was a daughter of a single mom.
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laurie brown · 668 weeks ago

Her mother played a big role in her daughter's success
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ashley trent · 668 weeks ago

Lolo finished 3rd in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2012 U.S
I learned Lola qualified for the 2012 London Olympics and went to Louisina State
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Nicole Carter · 668 weeks ago

I learned that she survived and perserveered through a lot of obstacles to get where she's at now. Lot's of inspiration!
Her family even slept in the basement of a local church when there was nowhere else to go.
I learned she was a daughter of a single mother.
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Caitlyn Prendergast · 667 weeks ago

I think the coolest thing I learned about Lolo is that she lived a very inspirational life. Her life was a struggle at times, but she was always dedicated to school and is now going to the Olympics! Very cool.
Lolo went to Louisiana State University and runs for the US Olympic Team
love that lolo loves her mom
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I learned that Lolo ran track from grade school through college at Louisiana State University.
I learned that Lolo had to overcome many obstacles to make it to the Olympics, including failing to qualify for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Even though she didn't qualify for the 2004 olympics, she kept at it and didn't give up.
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katie wurn · 667 weeks ago

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