Author: Trixie

INDIANAPOLIS – Through the generosity of a private donor, a gift of $30,000 has been made to the USA Track & Field Foundation’s Adopt An Athlete program (www.usatffoundation.org/elite/adopt.aspx), announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld today. This gift will be used specifically...

[caption id="attachment_578" align="alignleft" width="158"] MARK SPRINGER[/caption]INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has released $20,000 to support the Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Named after the former USATF Director of Grass Roots Programs...

The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.