Although the Olympics have come to an end, the Every Step of the Way campaign is still going strong! Remember? Nine U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Nine programs in need. A $500,000 donation from Citi. You help decide where it goes with just a click. That’s what Citi’s Every Step of the Way program is all about, in a nutshell. Olympic athletes supporting programs to help others train and become the next Olympic athletes. So now that the Olympics are over, it’s time for us to VOTE.
This post was created in partnership with Citi®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
We watched a lot of the Olympic games this year. It’s so fun to see athletes competing on a level like this. I’m not sure I could deal with the pressure but it’s awesome to watch! The Olympic Games are over, the Paralympic Games are mid-point, and it’s time for us to vote to support what these nine athletes are doing to support others. Voting is quick and simple. Visit the Every Step program page, mouse over which athlete you want to know more about and scroll through their slideshow (few slides)…at the end, you can click to vote. It’s that simple.
Here are the 9 programs in need and the 9 Olympians who are supporting them:
Alana Nichols & The Team USA Paralympic Champions Fund – They are working to raise money for aspiring US Paralympians.
Billy Demong & Team For Tomorrow – Share Olympic values to future generations.
Dan Jansen & The Olympians For Olympians Relief Fund – Helping Olympians who are going through tough times.
Erin Hamlin & The USA Luge Slider Search – Discovering the next Luge athletes.
Evan Lysacek & Figure Skating In Harlem – Inspiring a new generation of figure skaters from urban areas.
Julie Chu & The USA Hockey Foundation – Giving kids a chance to play ice hockey for free
Picabo Street & The Team USA Stay On The Slopes Initiative – Supports injury prevention for skiers and snowboarders.
Rico Roman & Operation Comfort – Giving back to our country’s veterans.
Ted Ligety & Youth Enrichment Services – Giving city kids the chance to ski and snowboard.
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KV says
Julie Chu supports giving kids the experience of ice hockey inspires me.
Cynthia R says
My second choice is Alana Nichols & The Team USA Paralympic Champions Fund – They are working to raise money for aspiring US Paralympians.
Cynthia R says
I was most inspired by Rico Roman & Operation Comfort to help this country’s veterans.
polly says
I like Ted Ligety’s Youth Enrichment Services Program
nannypanpan says
my second choice would be dan jansen’s program that helps Olympians going through a tough time
nannypanpan says
I like ted ligety and youth enrichment services
amber says
i’m most inspired by rico roman’s program to give back to veterans
Amanda Love says
I would have to go with Rico Roman. They are all great inspirations though so it’s really tough to choose just one. 🙂
Toni says
I would have to go with Alana Nichols and the Paralympics. This is such a great thing these athletes are doing.
sandra davis says
Ted Ligety because it gives city kids a chance instead of forgetting about them
Chrysa says
I’m most inspired by Ted Ligety. I love that he is getting opportunities for inner city kids!
D Schmidt says
I am most inspired by Evan Lysacek inspiring skaters in urban areas.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Oh this is totally cool!! Loved watching that video too!
Tracey says
What a cool partnership!
Beth@Frugalfroggie says
All of the Olympians inspire me. Although I won’t be an Olympian, it fun to imagine the work and reward for working so hard to have your dreams come true.
Heather says
So many great programs! Hope they all get funded!
Maria says
What a great partnership!! We are huge athletic supporters!
Janet W. says
Alana Nichols is my 2nd choice vote.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
I like Alana Nichols too! They are all such great athletes and the organizations they are supporting are fantastic!
Janet W. says
Picabo Street inspires me the most because she suffered a horrible injury and came back through lots of hard work and won gold. She showed that hard work pays off. I love that her programs supports treatment facilities for injured skiiers.
Rebekka S. says
My second choice was Alana Nichols
Rebekka S. says
It is such a hard choice to choose, I admire them all for their causes, they are so inspiring. I chose Rico Roman for helping our veterans.
Janel says
I love the team for tomorrow campaign. Kids can learn so many important life lessons from sports.
Ashley says
This is an incredible program that supports so many worthy causes.
Sarah L says
2nd choice was Alana
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I love this, what a great program. Glad to hear they’re giving!
Sarah L says
Voted for Picabo
Thanks for the contest.
bn100 says
Rico Roman & Operation Comfort second choice
bn100 says
Dan Jansen & The Olympians For Olympians Relief Fund
Jaime Nicole says
My second choice is Rico Roman!
Jaime Nicole says
I voted for Dan Jensen!
Alea says
This is a great opportunity to support the Paralympics! I voted for Alana Nichols.
Thomas Murphy says
Ted lLigety inspires me.
Trisha Burgess says
Alana Nichols and the Paralympics. And I voted!
Amanda Sakovitz says
Dan Jansen is my favorite and I voted.
Jessie C. says
Billy & team for tomorrow is my second choice.
Jessie C. says
Julie Chu Supports Giving kids the chance to try hockey for free inspires me the most.