Nine-year-old Brooke Sheppard came in second place over the summer at the AAU Junior Olympics in the high jump. Impressive on its own, but even more remarkable considering the track club she trains with doesnt even have a high jump. Her sole practice on the event came during competition.Her sisters, Tai, 11, and Rainn, 10, also competed at the prestigious event in Houston, with Tai notching a second-place finish in the 80-meter hurdles and Rainn winning the 3,000 meters.But their incredible athletic prowess isnt even what makes the Sheppard sisters so special -- its doing so despite their obstacles.The sisters are homeless and have lived with their mom, Tonia Handy, at a shelter in Brooklyn, New York, since last September. Their half-brother was shot and killed three years ago at the age of 17, and Handy has struggled to make ends meet ever since. However, they started running track two years ago at the urging of their mom. They were soon noticed by Jean Bell, the coach of the local Jeuness Track Club, for their natural ability and limitless potential. Initially, the coach didnt even realize they were sisters and even invited each to join the club separately.I saw a lot of raw talent and determination in their faces, Bell said. They didnt have a clue in what they were doing, but I knew they could be developed. They bring a lot of laughter and fun to the team and are great to be around. But they also bring a lot of determination that the rest of the girls feed off of.Their meteoric rise has been nothing short of spectacular. All three sisters proved to be naturally gifted and were almost instant contenders in every discipline they tried. But more importantly, the track provided an outlet for the girls and has given them dreams of competing in college and beyond -- a goal Bell thinks is more than achievable.All three hope to receive college scholarships and pursue Olympic dreams. The real Olympics, that is, said Rainn. ?And all have career dreams as well: Tai as either an entertainer, archeologist or marine biologist, Brooke as a judge (just like Coach Bell) and Rainn as a singer or talk-show host.The three sisters qualified for Augusts Junior Olympics in multiple events, and their story quickly began to circulate. In the days leading up to the annual competition, they were featured on countless news and sports sites. People were struck by their determination and ability to overcome adversity, and one such stranger was so moved, he even purchased a plane ticket for Handy to fly to Houston to watch her daughters compete in person.I really didnt think I would get out there, Handy said. But then someone called me and said someone was going to fly me out there, and of course I instantly said yes.It meant everything to be there. I dont get to see the girls compete at their track meets on Sunday during the regular season, so to be there for the finale meant a lot. Im just so proud of them -- on and off the track.While the attention has at times been overwhelming and even annoying according to Tai, they know it has provided them with opportunities they could never have dreamed of before. Such was the case on Wednesday, when they were rewarded for their accomplishments, determination and positive spirit by being named Sports Illustrateds Kids SportsKids of the Year. They were presented with a poster-sized copy of their cover on The View.Joined by their mother and Bell, the group talked to Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin about their remarkable journey. And then in a surprise, the Jeuness Track Club was given a $40,000 donation from Fabletics to help pay for the teams uniforms, registration fees and other expenses.Oh my goodness, it feels like a dream, Bell said after the show. That $40,000 from Fabletics can do so much for all of the girls on the team. We are constantly struggling to do fundraising and this will take us far. Im so happy. I was just excited to be here on the show, and have the girls be recognized, but this was just incredible.The company also gave Handy a financial donation to help with the upcoming holidays -- and Goldberg gave Handy the shoes off her feet after Handy admired them. Thankfully, they are the same size. Im going to wear them every day, Handy later joked.But while money is still tight and they remain in the shelter, Handy and her daughters know they have much to be thankful for this year.Im most thankful for our health and being surrounded by good, loving people, Handy said. And were safe. In this crazy world, were safe and we have each other. Were together, and thats what matters. Its something to be very thankful for.On Thanksgiving, they will all head to a friends house nearby and spend the day cooking, playing outside and just enjoying each others company. 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