Kellie Gerardi inspires girls to go to space through friendship bracelets and sparkle

Kellie Gerardi is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. Meet this year’s honorees at womenoftheyear.usatoday.com .

JUPITER, Fla. − When Kellie Gerardi glanced down at Earth from space for the first time a year ago, her jaw dropped.

It was a moment she couldn’t have prepared for. One thought ran through her mind – that she was no longer on the same planet as her daughter…

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