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NEW AMERICAN RECORD!!
71.46m / 234-5 💥
@vallman123
AND the farthest throw in the world in the last 30 years!👏 Congrats!!
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We are giving Sarah Lesko a warm welcome to our Board of Directors! *Find more details below!
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2022 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grants Announced - $2.65 Million Awarded to 100 Elite Track & Field Athletes @blackstone ~ usatffoundation.org/2022-ste…
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2021 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Awards Announced - 65 Elite Track & Field Athletes Awarded $30,000 Grants
Good luck to everyone in #Tokyo2020! @blackstone @ItsGabrielleT
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We are thrilled to announce the creation of our Maternity Grant Program with the first grant being awarded to @mamaZoeCherotch. @Lisalarsonnyc Thank you for your donation and support!
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39 Elite Track & Field Athletes have been awarded $5,000 grants - THANK YOU to all our generous supporters! That is $1,070,000 in giving to 139 athletes so far in 2020
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Stephen A. Schwarzman Pledges $8,000,000 to our Foundation in Support of Elite Track & Field Athletes - Thank you for your unwavering support and generosity!
@blackstone
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Board Director Stephen A. Schwarzman @blackstone has increased his total commitment to our Foundation to $2.75 Million to support elite track & field athletes. 25 deserving individuals have been awarded Stephen A. Schwarzman grants at $35,000 each!
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Millrose Games Grantee Highlight: Sandi Morris won pole vault and grabbed the world lead with 4.75m!🎉
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Many elite T&F athletes are hoping to start families and have found the choice stressful - so we wanted to help. We created a Maternity Grant to provide funding in an effort to protect their aspirations as an athlete because we believe #SheCanDoBoth. Find details on our website!
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Stephen A. Schwarzman announced he is increasing his available grant funds through our Foundation this year with a gift of $875,000. 100 dedicated elite athletes have been awarded grants! @blackstone
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ALT Photo Credit: Elevation 0m
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50 MORE deserving athletes awarded Elite Grants of $8,000 each. Thanks to our donors, this funding along with the Stephen A. Schwarzman grants and John W. James grants (soon to be announced) total $2,448,000 in giving to 115 elite Track & Field athletes. usatffoundation.org/usa-trac…
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It is with tremendous pleasure that we announce our 2023 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grant recipients! In total, these 100 exceptional individuals will receive $2.65 million in support!
The full press release is linked in our bio.
@blackstone
Photo credit: @jeffcohenphoto
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BIG CONGRATULATIONS to these 65 talented T&F athletes who have been awarded an Elite Athlete Development Grant! goo.gl/gTosk7
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WE AREN'T DONE YET! Here is the final round of Elite Athlete Grants for 2018 bringing our total in awards to athletes this year to $1,337,000! THANK YOU to all our generous supporters who make this possible! goo.gl/aDbpC9
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We are thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant award winners! This year, 100 outstanding athletes will receive a total of $2.65 million to support their journey to the Paris Olympics.
🔗 Link in bio to read more
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We are proud to announce the awarding of a Maternity Grant to Olympian Abbey Cooper (D’Agostino! As she prepares for future competitions, Abbey expresses gratitude for the support during this transformative period.
Read more here: usatffoundation.org/usatf-fo…
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We are thrilled to help preserve the dreams of women who aim to compete in running and track & field at the highest level while simultaneously building a family. Our Maternity Grant provides financial support for these elite athletes #BecauseSheCanDoBoth. Check out our website!
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We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Elite Grant recipients! These 50 pro athletes will each receive a $10,000 grant amounting to $500,000 of support. We’d like to give a special thank you to all our Board Members and donors that make this a reality!
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Attention Elite Athletes: It is that time of year to apply for our Elite Athlete Grants. Please apply in April or May to be considered for a grant in 2020.
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We are feeling the holiday spirit and immense gratitude!
Announcing an additional $400,000 in Stephen A. Schwarzman grants to elite athletes! Schwarzman increases total support of the USATF Foundation to $3.15 million @blackstone
bit.ly/2PA1WQQ
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MORE GRANTS AWARDED!
Elite Athlete Development Grants have been awarded to 51 talented athletes - that is $829,000 awarded today. Thank you to ALL our generous donors who make this possible!
tiny.cc/jpo5az
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We are partnering with the John Burgess Family Foundation to support Team Boss with $300,000 over 4 years
“group that has been self-funded for the last 6 years, this support will help sustain our efforts to have one of the top training groups in the world”
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It's a momentous day for our Foundation as Stephen Schwarzman made an unprecedented gift of $2.5 million goo.gl/XDBoNm @blackstone
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We are excited to share our first Maternity grant recipients of 2023! Elite athletes Rachel Smith and @LeahFalland will receive a $4,000 grant to assist them as they navigate motherhood and the journey returning to high level competition. (Learn more here usatffoundation.org/usatf-fo…)
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The USATF Foundation has awarded 4 new maternity grants. Foundation Director Lisa Larson @Lisalarsonnyc stated“The grants will help these inspirational women come back stronger and faster than ever”(read here usatffoundation.org/usatf-fo… @ShannonRowbury @CeAiraChristine @Elvinkibet1
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CONGRATS to the 55 dedicated athletes who have been awarded an Elite Athlete Development Grant from the Foundation! goo.gl/OSlO4B
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We have come a long way! Celebrating $6.7 million in Elite Grants Awarded to Athletes - THANK YOU to all the committed and passionate donors who make it happen year after year!
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Today is the day! 2019 Stephen A. Schwarzman grant awards have been announced - Congrats to all the deserving athletes! @blackstone
Click here for the complete list of Stephen A. Schwarzman award winners:
shorturl.at/qvKX5
@shelbo800 @WilliamClaye @RCrouserThrows
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Sound Running and the USATF Foundation hosted one of the best track meets in the world this past weekend.
Athletes, coaches, and staff followed very strict safety protocols and were rewarded with many amazing performances.
📷: @Justin_Britton
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During this #COVID19 crisis, with access to gyms and weight rooms restricted we are hoping to help by partnering with
@usatf to get funding to athletes for training equipment
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We are thrilled to announce $625,000 in Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Funds awarded to elite Track & Field athletes! @blackstone
tiny.cc/nyb5az
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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! We are proud to have such strong female athletes in sports and are here to support them as they strive for their goals💪📈 @GoSydGo
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Stephen A. Schwarzman has increased his available grant funds for elite athletes this year by an additional $700,000, to $2.7 million. We are beyond grateful for his generosity. Click to read more! usatffoundation.org/stephen-…
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Getting geared up for our 2018 @GNCLiveWell campaign in July with #USATFOudooors pole Vault Champion @sandicheekspv!!
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We cannot thank Steve Schwarzman enough for his generosity! Mr. Schwarzman's commitment to support track & field is life changing for our elite grantee athletes!
@sandicheekspv @Paulchelimo @DeannaPrice32 @KennySelmon @MzBerryThrows @Georganne400h @RCrouserThrows @philly_phyl88
$BX's Steve Schwarzman, the largest donor to the @USATFFoundation, hosted a group of grantees for lunch last week. His commitment, totaling $2.75M, supports the most promising track & field athletes as they train to represent @TeamUSA in the Olympics.
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We would like to give a huge congratulations too @mamaZoeCherotch
On her 7th place finish at the NYC Marathon! Aliphine was the first person to ever receive a USATF Foundation maternity grant and on her first marathon since her pregnancy she ran a lifetime PB! Great Work!
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Thanks to the generosity of Stephen A. Schwarzman - we are overjoyed to announce $625,000 in grants! @blackstone
goo.gl/eWFwXR
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Foundation Director Joe Rubio met up with the Prefontaine Classic women’s 800m winner Athing Mu- who broke her own American record (previously 1:55.21) for a new time of 1:55.04. Congrats to all the athletes for some outstanding performances!
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We are proud to support Team USAs dedicated athletes by awarding 10 MORE Elite Athlete Grants! @IAAFWorldChamps
goo.gl/95T4ax
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Proud to announce the newest member of our Adopt an Athlete grant program, 1500m runner - @rebecca_mehra
"The Adopt an Athlete grant is so unique, and I am excited to be paired with the Paynter family"
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Operation Hammer Sweep has contributed an extra $100,000 to boost Team USA Hammer athletes on their #RoadToParis! Special thank you to Director Ken Flax and anonymous donors for their generous support!
Read more: usatffoundation.org/usatf-fo…
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Our Foundation was proud to play a part in the @sound_running Invite this past Saturday - amazing to see all the PRs, Olympic standards, and records that were set!
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That’s how you KICK!
Cole Hocker🥇 and Yared Nuguse🥉both make the podium in the Men’s 1500m in a thrilling battle to the finish line!
Congratulations Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse🇺🇸
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We are pleased to announce 14 John W. James grants to throwers competing in #Tokyo2020! Thank you to our Director Mark James for his generous support - all to honor his father, John, who loved the throwing events.
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Privileged to have lunch with Stephen A. Schwarzman and the wonderful employees of @blackstone! Thank you for your continued support!
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Each year we get the privilege to sit down with Stephen A. Schwarzman and Team USA’s best track & field athletes. Mr. Schwarzman has changed the lives of so many American T&F athletes, his generosity and passion for the sport is unmatched @Vernon400m @brookeandersen8 @blackstone
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We are proud to share that 52 of our Foundation grantees qualified for the Tokyo Olympic team! Click the link to read a full summary usatffoundation.org/usatf-fo…
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Foundation Directors Joe Rubio and Joe Fabris were thrilled to share a meal with some of the country’s Elite runners and Foundation grantees
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Our athletes need your support to compete at the level they do - listen to their stories in our new Elite Grant program Video! goo.gl/oAatHs
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BIG CONGRATS to this year's Stephen A. Schwarzman grant class - looking forward to cheering you on @IAAFWorldChamps!
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We can't thank you enough @blackstone! It was a wonderful event. @Taylored2jump @vallman123 @TheROYALlife21 @Paulchelimo @KWilliams_hep @Keturahorji @ktnago13 @DeannaPrice32 @MCJR__ @philly_phyl88 @Lisalarsonnyc
$BX’s Steve Schwarzman shared stories and laughs with the @USTrackFieldFDN recipients at his annual lunch, which celebrates the past and future achievements of these amazing athletes
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We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of Operation Hammer Sweep! These 6 athletes will be awarded $5,000 each. We would like to thank Director Ken Flax @hammerthrowman for spearheading this amazing program!
Athlete pictured: @JaneeNae24
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Congrats to @JessTonn on her 2nd place finish at the USATF 5 km Championships in New York this past weekend! @ShannonRowbury took first and @emily_infeld third in a close competition.
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Congrats to all the Stephen A. Schwarzman grantees! As a reminder to all applicants and as stated in our press release from today - we will be announcing an additional 40 Elite Athlete Grants tomorrow. There will also be Pitch Johnson Grants awarded later in the year.
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Calling all elite athletes! Have you completed your grant application yet?
Be sure to submit in April or May as our deadline for submission is May 31st. Please read the eligibility criteria before starting the application. Link below!
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ATHLETE REMINDER: Get your Elite Athlete Development Grant Application submitted this month! Grants range in size up to $25,000. Please go to our website to fill out your 2019 application - deadline is May 31!
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We plan to award over $1,000,000 in Elite Athlete grants in 2018, which is a new record! It's going to be a great year! goo.gl/gTosk7
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A big thank you to USATF Foundation Director Robert Hill for supporting Sam Mattis, Nia Akins and Vincent Ciattei with $4,000 grants through our Adopt-An-Athlete program! Can’t wait to watch Sam, Nia and Vincent on their journey!
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Thrilled to see Foundation grantee @B1GHomie bring home the gold in the men’s shot put! Congrats from all of us!! #USATFOudooors
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ATHLETES: Please join Cooley attorneys to learn about federal + state programs available to competitive athletes who have lost income due to COVID-19. We will cover elements of the CARES Act and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. May 1, 2020 4:00pm EDT event.on24.com/eventRegistra…
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The USATF Foundation donated over 3,900 t-shirts to @brasforgirlsorg to support their cause of keeping girls in sports. (Click below to learn more!)
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Congrats to @beaststc @njnytc @TeamUSAMN @FurmanXC @RogueAC @ZAPFitness and American Distance Project @Plus3Network!
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Thanks to Foundation Director Pitch Johnson's continued generosity we are able to award our final elite athlete grants for 2020. 50 Pitch Johnson grants awarded today!
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Budapest, we've arrived! Day 1 of the World Championships is underway, and we're thrilled to be here with Directors Preston Johnson, Mark Quinn, and Dan McClory! Let’s go Team USA! 🇺🇸
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We made it to Des Moines!! Here to support our Foundation grantees rain or shine! #USATFOutdoors @usatf
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We can't say THANK YOU enough to @GNCLiveWell customers & associates for donating $276,575 to Foundation programs! goo.gl/HbyNoZ
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With all of the precautions during the past year, we are delighted to have the opportunity to cheer everyone on in person at the Olympic Trials. Best of luck to those who will be competing in Eugene, Oregon! @GoTrackTownUSA #TrackFieldTrials21 #TrackTown20 #JourneyToGold
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We are proud to announce our next Maternity Grant recipient in the amount of $4,000, to 100-meter hurdler Christina Clemons!
“This Foundation literally pours into us athletes and for them to see a need in new mothers…appreciated beyond words.”
Click👇
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Our Foundation is doing everything we can to help assist Elite T&F Athletes during this Covid-19 Pandemic. @CooleyLLP @Taylored2jump
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BIG thanks to @sandicheekspv for the awesome gift for USATF Foundation Board Director Bob Moran!
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We are thrilled to help sponsor another meet hosted by @soundrunning this Saturday, March 6th. This will be the last outdoor event presented by Sound Running to close out this “indoor” season. LIVE action starts at 7:30PM PST.
Click below to learn more:
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We are excited to be able to support 59 grantees this year as they embark on their goals in #Rio #MotivationMonday usatffoundation.org/news/usa…
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This year at the @pennrelays, we will be awarding an Olympic Development American Female & Male Athlete of the Meet with a prize of $2,000!🤩
Winners will be announced following the completion of Olympic Development events on Sat. April 29th 🥇
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Proud of one of our own today!Foundation Director @iaminlaw finishing the @bostonmarathon and receiving his @WMMajors medal! CONGRATS ISMAIL!
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Congrats to this years’ Hall of Fame inductees!! Special congrats to USATF Foundation friend @HershBob 🎉
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Reminder: We are accepting Youth Grant applications from interested clubs/organizations for our 2021 Youth Grant awards!
The grant application deadline is 1/31/21.
Please help us get the word out by sharing or tagging a coach/team. Link below to apply!
usatffoundation.org/grant-in…
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Reminder to our athletes that April & May are the months to submit your grant application!
Our deadline is May 31st. Please read the eligibility criteria before starting the application.
Share this mess and and click the Link below for more info! 😊 usatffoundation.org/grant-in…
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Today was a bit rainy but still amazing thanks to our Foundation Grantees from @beaststc coming out to the #microsoft5k!! @RonMarkezich @brooksrunning @_garrettheath @IzaicY @runhannahfields @DrewWindle
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We'd like to welcome a new member to our Board of Directors - John Marsh!!
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2022 USATF Foundation Elite Grant Awards Announced - 50 Elite Track & Field Athletes Awarded $8,000 Grants. Click below to read more!
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We are proud to share that 2 additional maternity grants were awarded to Marisa Howard and Becky Wade who received $4,000 each! 🍼🧸
They will join 4 other mothers to our 2022 list of recipients:
Shannon Rowbury
Molly Huddle
Ce’Aira Brown
Elvin Kibet
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ELITE ATHLETE REMINDER: Our grant application deadline is this Friday, May 31!
Athletes are encouraged to apply every year for a chance to be awarded a grant ranging from $4,000 - $25,000.
Apply Here: usatffoundation.org/grant-in…
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An inspiring moment was shared between athletes before the men’s high jump @TrackTownUSA #JourneyToGold #tracktown20 #TrackFieldTrials21
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New Record! 30 USATF Foundation Grantees made the podium at USATF Outdoor Championships last weekend in Sacramento! goo.gl/WU45QJ
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Our Foundation Grantees Deliver Stunning Performances at the World Athletics Championships🎉👏 (check it out in the article below!)
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Applications for our Elite Athlete Development Grant are due soon! Don't miss your chance to apply!
📅 Deadline: June 19th
💻 Apply online: usatffoundation.org/grant-in… or find the link in our bio
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Its JULY! @GNCLiveWell and the GNC Live Well Foundation are helping to support elite T&F athletes and our Run With US! youth program for the 4th year! Head to a GNC store or gnc.com to donate to our mission all month long!
goo.gl/EWYFrc
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We would like to welcome Joe Rubio of @RunWithTheHouse to our Board of Directors! Glad to have you on the team, Joe!
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It's that anticipated time of year when we have the privilege to announce our 2016 Elite Athlete Development grants! usatffoundation.org/news/usa…
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45 Stephen Schwarzman and Elite Athlete Development Grants were announced today - a new record high! Congrats to all!
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