This post was created in partnership with Citi®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My own future little gymnast:)
I find the Olympics inspiring. I am amazed by how hard many of the athletes push themselves from a young age, overcome failure and adversity, and depend on fellow teammates. When I found out about this program I thought it would be great to spread awareness.
Sports are important in our family because they teach the following things: discipline, agility, team work, and perseverance. I am trying to instill these values in my daughter no matter how good she is at sports. I believe everyone can benefit from exercize.
I also find it inspiring when people in the public sphere use their power for the good of others. I love this program that will help programs in need. Nine U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes are raising awareness for nine programs to help athletes. Citi donated $500,000 to the Olympics and people get to vote to decide where the money goes.
You can help decide where it goes with just a click! Spread the word about this amazing program and the chance to give back during this exciting season!
Here are the 9 programs in need and the 9 Olympians who are supporting them:
The athletes are Alana Nichols, Billy Demong, Dan Jansen, Erin Hamlin, Evan Lysacek, Julie Chu, Picabo Street, Rico Roman and Ted Ligety.
The athletes are Alana Nichols, Billy Demong, Dan Jansen, Erin Hamlin, Evan Lysacek, Julie Chu, Picabo Street, Rico Roman and Ted Ligety.
Alana Nichols & Team USA Paralympic Champions Fund: Supports raising money for aspiring U.S. Paralympians
Billy Demong & Team for Tomorrow: supports preading Olympic values to future generations
Dan Jansen & Olympians for Olympian Relief Funds: supports helping U.S. Olympians through hard times
Erin Hamlin & USA Luge Slider Search: supports discovering the next great luge athletes
Evan Lysacek & Figure Skating in Harlem: supports inspiring a new generation of skaters from urban areas
Julie Chu & The USA Hockey Foundation: supports letting kids try hockey for free
Picabo Street & The TEAM USA Stay on the Slopes Initiative: supports injury preventions for skiers and snowboarders
Rico Roman & Operation Comfort: supports giving back to our country’s veterans
Ted Ligety & Youth Enrichment Services: supports giving urban youth the chance to ski and snowboard
For more information visit: Citi or watch this short video:
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