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Parents' Anxiety Soars as Skier Grace Faces Challenges

2/17/2026

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Christine Henderson and Mark Henderson traveled from New Hampshire to Livigno, Italy, to support daughter Grace in freestyle skiing.
Christine Henderson expressed anxiety as Grace prepared to compete, clutching St. Christopher medals and praying for her daughter's safety.
Grace has suffered two knee injuries and fractures.
She did not qualify for finals but completed the big air qualifier.
The report notes worries of parents with children in extreme sports.

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Christine Henderson and Mark Henderson traveled from New Hampshire to Livigno, Italy, to support daughter Grace in freestyle skiing.
Christine Henderson expressed anxiety as Grace prepared to compete, clutching St. Christopher medals and praying for her daughter's safety.
Grace has suffered two knee injuries and fractures.
She did not qualify for finals but completed the big air qualifier.
The report notes worries of parents with children in extreme sports.