Aug 16, 2022
Doodle for Google 2022 - US Winner
This Doodle’s Key Themes
“I care for myself by accepting others' care for me. Often I struggle to shoulder a burden on my own, and forget that I have so many people, like my mom, who care about me and want to help me. Opening up and letting others support me not only relieves my stress—it lets me tackle things I could never do on my own.”
Sophie’s Doodle was inspired by her relationship with her mother. During the pandemic, when isolation and loneliness started to get to her, Sophie was able to reach out to her mom and receive valuable support, comfort and encouragement. Sophie hopes her Doodle will remind people that they are not alone, even in the toughest of times.
Pictured: Sophie celebrates being named a state winner at her school.
As the U.S. 2022 Doodle for Google contest national winner, Sophie wins a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for her school.
Cheers to Sophie! And thank you again to the thousands of students across the U.S. who shared their self-care strategies with us!
Interested in being a part of Doodle for Google 2023? Be sure to bookmark the Doodle for Google website for updates around the 2023 contest, set to open submissions again this winter.
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