What I do is great fun. But it's honestly a pretty ridiculous thing. I mean I skate around on ice in tights, right? ... I always felt like if I ever did something big like this I wanted to be prepared to give something back ... The best way to thank someone is by helping someone else.

For me to walk away with a gold medal is just amazing, and the best way I can say thanks is to try to help somebody else.

I always felt like if I did something big, I wanted to give something back. The best way is by helping someone else.

I think it was a great two races, probably the best two races I've ever skated. You always want to have those days at the Olympic Games, and I did.

Our team is the best it's ever been and I think we are showing that.

Those were the two best races I've ever skated.

Competing for 16 years has been the main focus of my life. Basically, it's a selfish pursuit. I've focused all my energy on how to be the best in the world, and there's been many others who have sacrificed for me to make that happen. I figured it was time for me to reach out and help someone else.

You really have to try and make the decision that you think is best for you.

I knew if I ever did something like this, I wanted to be able to give something back. The best way I can say thanks is to donate my money to help somebody else.