My name is Franchesca Chiera and I love to skate. Most people would not think of a Florida girl being an accomplished figure skater, but my older brothers Domenick and Louis played ice hockey and I ended up on the ice at 2 ½ years of age taking lessons. It was easier for my parents to watch me on the ice then running around the rink! My skating has improved each year and last year I won my second gold medal at the South Atlantic Regional’s. This qualified me to go to U.S. Figure Skating’s Junior Nationals in Salt Lake City, UT, where I placed fifth in the Nation in the Intermediate division! Two years ago at age 12, I was the first person from South Florida to ever medal at a National Competition when I took a silver at U.S. Junior Nationals. Needless to say, I really love being on the ice. A normal day for me begins at 4:30 in the morning when most kids are still asleep. My day is a bit different as I am on the ice at 5:30 and usually skate for 3 hours before I go to school. My middle school is directly across the street from the ice rink, so during the school year, it makes it easier to just walk across the street and lace up my skates for another two hours of training after school. This year, I am already signed up for 7 competitions. I am now skating at the Novice level and that means bigger jumps and more training! In an effort to help raise money for this year’s skating season, I am hoping that you will help root me on by joining TEAM FRANCHESCA. Below please find some options on how you can buy a Team Franchesca Tee Shirt, an autographed photo, or a Jacket. When you sign up to be part of my TEAM, your name will also appear on my website! Thanks for all of your support and for helping me reach my dream of someday getting to the Olympics. For updates on my progress, be sure to visit Franchesca’s Diary as I will be giving updates from each competition. Well, I have got to get back to the ice rink for another lesson, THANKS AGAIN!

Love, Franchesca

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