Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rang in Christmas with the Pocket Rocket Foundation, a platform she created to guide student-athletes with specialized programming on media training, advocacy, mental wellness, and others. Boasting an illustrious track career, Fraser-Pryce came fresh after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to an injury.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the most prominent Jamaican female track athletes, amassed two Olympic golds and five World titles in the 100m. Her 100m World title in 2019 made her the first mother in 24 years to claim such a global honor. She received the Laureus World Sports Award in 2023 for Sportswoman of the Year and continued her momentum at the 2023 Worlds, clinching the 100m bronze and silver with the 4x100m relay team.
Months after her Paris Olympic setback, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce anticipated Christmas with her eponymous Pocket Rocket Foundation, ushering the holiday season with the children in themed outfits. Recently, her foundation posted photos on its official Instagram page, expressing excitement for Christmas with Fraser-Pryce echoing the sentiments.
"The festive season is in full swing, and our mood is perfectly captured in these photos! Whether you are decking the halls, binge-watching holiday movies, or sneaking an early slice of Christmas cake, we hope you are soaking in all the joy and magic of this special time of year," the caption read.
The Olympian's comment read:
"Can't wait," paired with red heart emojis.
In another Instagram post, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce shared pictures with her son, enjoying pre-Christmas celebrations at school, exuding excitement about Nike gifts, and spending quality time at home. One of the slides featured the Olympian posing with Zyon inside the gym. In another slide, the latter showed off his six-pack abs to his mother in a hilarious exchange.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was recently involved in a great initiative towards promoting literacy
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce has supported several causes since her rise to fame in track and field. In 2010, UNICEF named her the National Goodwill Ambassador, the first honor for a Jamaican. She also became the Grace Goodwill Ambassador for Peace in a partnership with Grace Foods in 2010.
Cut to 2024, she partnered with Grace Foods to promote early literacy at Holy Family Primary School on November 30. In an Instagram picture carousel, she posted a photo of herself, reading out to the children in the classroom. She also shared a picture with the educators.
"I had the pleasure of reading “The Adventures of Vinnie” to students at Holy Family Primary School today as part of @gracefoods initiative to move the needle on literacy. Encouraging early literacy and fostering a love of reading enhances students’ ability to learn in and out of the classroom. As a parent, I understand the importance of reading and ensuring the next generation of children are literate and learn to love reading from an early age," the caption read.
Fraser-Pryce endorses brands like Nike, Digicel, and Grace Kennedy. Known for her diverse hairstyles during track competitions, the 37-year-old started her hair salon, Chic Hair Ja in 2013.