Fellow Olympians:

 

This year, we have a unique opportunity to support the next generation of American Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls. We all know from firsthand experience that the journey to the Olympic Games is full of obstacles, especially financial challenges. All of us reached our dreams of competing in the Olympic Games thanks to the support of our families, friends, communities and sponsors. But not everyone is so lucky.

 

That's why we've teamed with Visa USA and the USOC for the Dollar for the Dream program to enable the American public to directly support the journey of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. Donations can be made at www.visa.com/journey.  The minimum donation is $1.00 and there is no maximum. Visa will match every dollar donated up to $2 million, therefore, creating the potential to raise a total of $4 million.

 

Everyone who makes a donation will receive a commemorative pin designed by Visa and 15 Torino Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls.  One-hundred percent of all donations will be used in direct support of America’s athletes, to help pay for the cost of training, equipment, travel and more. 

 

Please help us spread the word about this program. Order pins for you and your family to wear as badges of support. Join us in telling as many people as possible about this program -- friends, neighbors, employers/employees, customers and local schools.

 

We were fortunate enough to have our Olympic moment.  Now we have the opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of hopefuls to pursue their dreams.

 

Donate today at www.visa.com/journey.  

 

 

Sincerely,