Olympians for Olympians Fund
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Olympians for Olympians Fund (OORF) is a U.S. charitable fund that provides assistance to former and current U.S. Olympians facing financial hardship arising from injury, illness, disasters or other extenuating circumstances. The fund was established in 1999 by members of the United States Olympic team.
Purpose - Sports Charity in USA
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) established the Fund, which is dedicated to
(1) providing charity gifts to United States Olympians and their immediate families who demonstrate a significant need due to hardship due to illness, death or other extenuating circumstances; and
(2) carrying out those other activities which may assist US Olympic team members and their families who demonstrate need for sports charity.
Funding - Athletes Charity
The Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund athletes charity is funded by through tax-deductible contributions from Olympians, former US Olympic team members, and public supporters.
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