'Sister on Track' stars surprised with college education funds on 'The View'

Sheppard sisters Tai, Rainn and Brooke receive an unexpected offer to help them pursue their future athletic and academic dreams on "The View" Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Three track star sisters thought they were joining "The View" on Tuesday to discuss their new documentary, "Sisters on Track," but they received an unexpected surprise that will help propel their future athletic and academic pursuits. Sheppard sisters Tai, 16, Rainn, 15, and Brooke, 13, first caught the eyes of the public when they were competing for gold at the Junior Olympics in 2016. That same year, Sports Illustrated Kids named the sisters SportsKids of the Year and unveiled the magazine cover to the family on "The View." The sisters, along with their mother, Tonia Handy, shared the heartbreaking story of moving into a Brooklyn homeless shelter after falling on hard times and not being able to afford rent. The family then was surprised by seeing the never-before-seen Sports Illustrated Kids cover on a huge screen in Times Square.