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Why does South Carolina's Dawn Staley wear so many bracelets?

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Dawn Staley wears beaded necklaces and bracelets given to her by young people, many facing serious illnesses.

Staley says she wears the jewelry to show empathy and keep perspective on life's challenges.

“I wear them until they break,” she said of her bracelets.

South Carolina coach says she has 28 bracelets on her wrist.