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Help Give Citi’s $500K to USA Athletes Charities & Win a $25 Visa Giftcard for You! #Ad

March 13, 2014 by jlpenner 120 Comments

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I love ways that we can give for free!  Right now you can help award Citi’s $500,000 to Team USA Athletes Charities.

If you head on over to their site you can check out all the athletes and their stories.  They are all pretty cool:

Alana Nichols has participated 3 times in the U.S. Paralympian, won gold  in 2010, for downhill sitting & giant slalom sitting,  in 2008 for wheelchair basketball,  silver  in  2010 for super-G sitting  and the bronze in 2010 for  super combined sitting. She supports the Paralympic Champions Fund which raises money for athletes to participate in the Paralympic Games.

Billy Demong has participated in the Olympics 4 times and won gold in 2010 in Nordic combined. He supports the USOC’s Team for Tomorrow program where U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes share inspirational stories and encourage living a healthy lifestyle.

Dan Jansen has been a part of the Olympics 4 times and is a 1994 gold medalist in  speed-skating. He partners with the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund providing  personal and financial support and assistance to Olympians who are recovering from accident, illness or injuries.

Erin Hamlin had participated in the Olympics twice.  She is supporting the The USA Slider Search program that helps identify and instruct young luge athletes. She hopes to encourage both girls and boys age 9-13 to try luge.

Evan Lysacek is a 2-time U.S. Olympian who won gold in 2010 in men’s figure skating. He works with Figure Skating in Harlem providing  young women the opportunity to figure skate.

Julie Chu is a 3-time U.S. Olympian, won the silver twice and one bronze in ice hockey. Julie supports the USA Hockey Foundation and its “Try Hockey for Free” program which is looking to encourage more girls between the ages of 4-9 to play youth hockey. As a note, we actually wanted our girls to participate in “Try Hockey for Free” this year, but my oldest got a migraine that day.

I really enjoyed Julie Chu’s story about wanting to play hockey with the boys and holding her own. As I have gotten older I see myself as much more of of feminist who suporrts women being able to do many of the same things men do! Julie has reached her goal for USA Hockey Foundation and I think she is a real inspiration!

Picabo Street is a 3-time U.S. Olympian who won gold in 1998 for super-G and silver in 1994 for downhill alpine skiing.  She is teaming up with the USOC Stay on the Slopes Initiative to lower athlete injury.

Rico Roman is a  U.S. Paralympic hopeful in sled hockey.  He supports Operation Comfort.  They provide therapeutic programs to wounded service members during their recovery.

Ted Ligety had participated in the Olympics 2 times and is a 2006 gold medalist in  alpine skiing.  He supports the Youth Enrichment Services to urban youth (ages 7-18) with the opportunity to while learning to ski.

You can head over and check out all of their stories and choose which organization you might want Citi to help award their $500,000.

And as a thank you we here at Frugal Living Mom are giving away a $25 Visa Giftcard!

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Comments

  1. sandra says

    March 8, 2014 at 5:49 am

    voted for Julie Chu and her “Try Hockey for Free” program
    Reply
  2. Francine Anchondo says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I voted for Rico Roman because I like that he is helping wounded service members.
    Reply
  3. Crystal Rogers Walker says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Rico Roman inspires me because he has a disability and I have a disability also and I pull for anyone who has a disability because we don't always get counted for what we can do and have managed a normal life as it can be
    Reply
  4. Elizabeth R says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Some of these stories are really inspiring!
    Reply
  5. Elizabeth R says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Rico Roman is my favorite!
    Reply
  6. Ellie W says

    March 8, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Alana Nichols helping the physically disabled is most inspiring to me.
    Reply
  7. Lynn C says

    March 8, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I like how Picabo Street is giving back to other athletes by helping them prevent injuries.
    Reply
  8. Alicia says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:42 am

    Julie Chu wanting to give any child a chance who wants to play hockey :)
    Reply
  9. Mary Diehl says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I voted for Picabo , because she is her with prevention of injuries on the slopes and I have a special friend that was recently hurt on the slopes even though he loves it. and he will continue going to the slopes
    Reply
  10. Jennifer Nielsen says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Love Billy Demong, very inspiring. Go Team For Tomorrow!
    Reply
  11. Adrienne Gordon says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:04 am

    I like Picaboo Street best
    Reply
  12. Barbara Montag says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I like Julie Chu for her good values. Thank you.
    Reply
  13. Lisa Brown says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:41 am

    i voted for dan jansen
    Reply
  14. Margaret Smith says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I like Rico Roman. I picked him because he supports our Veterans.
    Reply
  15. Karen Glatt says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I voted for Rico Roman because he helps his fellow Veterens!
    Reply
  16. Michaelyn Pappert says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    How could you possibly pick just one? They are all inspiring in their own ways!!
    Reply
  17. Tammy Sigond says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Dan Jansen as I remember watching him in the 84 games
    Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I like Ted Ligety's support of urban youth.
    Reply
  19. Susan Smith says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Rico Roman inspires my most because I like that he is helping wounded service members
    Reply
  20. Natalie says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    Ted ligety is very inspirational to me because of his dedication to our youth.
    Reply
  21. Tee Mcc says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Rico Roman is who I voted for because of what he is doing
    Reply
  22. Ann Fantom says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    I voted for Picabo Street's who is working with Citi to help skiers stay on the slopes.
    Reply
  23. alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    erin hamlin inspires me the most
    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    So many great choices! I choose Ted Ligety for his work with getting kids from cities out into the great outdoors beyond the city! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Reply
  25. Tracy Robertson says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    They all inspire me, but if I have to pick a favorite out of them, I'll go with Evan Lysacek. I love figure skating!
    Reply
  26. Kyl Neusch says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Rico Roman
    Reply
  27. sandra davis says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    i love them all but i really like Alana Nichols for the paralympians. i was watching some on tv the other day and they were amazing athletes.
    Reply
  28. kim says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:27 am

    I think Dan Jansen inspires me the most mostly because I grew up watching him in the Olympics and remember his story and remember cheering him on when his sister died the day of his race it was so sad but he went on, I was so inspired.
    Reply
  29. Cynthia C says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:02 am

    I am inspired by Evan Lysacek for his work with urban youth in figure skating.
    Reply
  30. Lauren E. says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:54 am

    Ted Ligety to help urban youth ski/snowboard. I think of the people I've known in my life whom could not afford to send their kids to these types of activities. I think its wonderful.
    Reply
  31. Debra Guillen says

    March 11, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Alana Nichols inspires me
    Reply
  32. Sharon Kaminski says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I like Julie Chu “Try Hockey for Free” program.
    Reply
  33. Mary Cloud says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Rico Roman and his veterans campaign annabella @ centurytel dot net
    Reply
  34. Alberta says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Rico Roman
    Reply
  35. Monique Rizzo says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Picaboo street inspires me most. Thanks for the chance. mogrill12@gmail.com
    Reply
  36. harolde says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:54 am

    The Team USA Paralympic Champions Fund
    Reply
  37. Claire says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I like Rico Roman's cause!
    Reply
  38. Deborah Wellenstein says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I'm voting for Billy Demong. Very inspiring!
    Reply
  39. Stephanie Bondlow says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    I love Alanna Nichols and voted for her. I have children that are inspired by her.
    Reply
  40. Ingrid Jackson says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Ted Ligety 2 time Olympian and is a 2006 gold medalist in alpine skiing. He supports the Youth Enrichment Services to urban youth (ages 7-18) with the opportunity while learning to ski.
    Reply
  41. Kelly D says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Erin Hamlin inspires me.
    Reply
  42. Danizilla says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Ted Ligety/Youth Enrichment Services inspires me the most.
    Reply
  43. Tara says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Erin Hamlin inspires me!
    Reply
  44. rachel travis says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Picabo Street - injury prevention for athletes!
    Reply
  45. Linda G. says

    March 11, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Rico Roman story is very inspiring
    Reply
  46. FRANK says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Rico Roman
    Reply
  47. Thomas Murphy says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Ted Ligety inspires me.
    Reply
  48. Wendy R. says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:45 am

    I am voting for Ted Ligety and his program to help youth, especially giving teens something to be involved with, which is something that I strongly believe in!
    Reply
  49. Kim Henrichs says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Rico Roman - what a wonderful program he is involved with!
    Reply
  50. bonnie walker says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Rico Roman inspires me.
    Reply
  51. steve weber says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Rico Roman and his veterans campaign
    Reply
  52. Candice says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Ted Ligety is very inspirational to me.
    Reply
  53. Elena says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:53 am

    I like Rico Roman because he supports our veterans.
    Reply
  54. Julie Lynn Bickham says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Ted Ligety and Youth Enrichment community program inspires me the most.
    Reply
  55. Diana Mahnke says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Dan Jansen inspires me most.
    Reply
  56. Sarah L says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Picabo is inspiring (they all really are) Thanks for the contest.
    Reply
  57. Diane Vescio says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Favorite - Rico Roman is a U.S. Paralympic hopeful in sled hockey. He supports Operation Comfort. They provide therapeutic programs to wounded service members during their recovery.
    Reply
  58. Daniel M says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Rico Roman for helping Veterens
    Reply
  59. Brittney House says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Erin hamlin inspires me the most.
    Reply
  60. Elizabeth Owens says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I like Evan Lysacek because I like young women have the chance to succeed in the sport!
    Reply
  61. Jessie C. says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Julie Chu inspires me.
    Reply
  62. Wes Hovorka says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I voted for Rico Roman because he helps his fellow Veterens!
    Reply
  63. Erica C. says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Rico Roman for sure.
    Reply
  64. Kristin Goodson says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I voted for Julie Chu and her try hockey for free program!!!
    Reply
  65. Sky Kory says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I like Julie Chu most.
    Reply
  66. kemberley crosswhite says

    March 13, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    i choose julie chu
    Reply
  67. Taryn T. says

    March 13, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    As a teacher, I am always talking to kids about not giving up! I really like Evan Lysacek, and his message to girls in Harlem. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Reply
  68. Lisa says

    March 13, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I found Ted Ligety so impressive during the Olympics!
    Reply
  69. Samantha Daleo says

    March 13, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    I really like the one that Rico Roman is behind.
    Reply
  70. sharon says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    i voted for picabo street
    Reply
  71. Jennifer Morris says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Alana Nichols helping the people with disabilities is most inspiring to me.
    Reply
  72. Jennifer Morris says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I feel that, Alana Nichols, who helps people with disabilities is most inspiring to me.
    Reply
  73. Carissa Joslyn says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    My vote goes to Julie Chu! She's just awesome and has her heart in the right place.
    Reply
  74. Diane Cooper says

    March 13, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Rico Roman inspires me the most. I love that he is helping wounded service members.
    Reply
  75. kelly Nicholson says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    may as well go with ... Dan Jansen has been a part of the Olympics 4 times and is a 1994 gold medalist in speed-skating. He partners with the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund providing personal and financial support and assistance to Olympians who are recovering from accident, illness or injuries
    Reply
  76. joni says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Operation Comfort
    Reply
  77. Ashley says

    March 13, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    I support Rico Roman the most because he seems to have the biggest heart. Anyone who helps wounded service members has my vote, always!
    Reply
  78. Jennifer T. says

    March 14, 2014 at 4:04 am

    Ted Ligety's campaign to get youth who might not be able to afford it into skiing.
    Reply
  79. Dawn Monroe says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:45 am

    Ive always been a Picabo Street fan. My mom was too.
    Reply
  80. Amanda Sakovitz says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:00 am

    i like Picabo Street!
    Reply
  81. Jaime Cummings says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:26 am

    Picaboo street inspires me most.
    Reply
  82. Mary Happymommy says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:36 am

    I'm inspired by Picabo Street.
    Reply
  83. Mia Dentice Carey says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:53 am

    The SPECIAL OLYMPIC community inspires me MOST!
    Reply
  84. Diana Hatch says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:55 am

    Operation Comfort
    Reply
  85. Mia Dentice Carey says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:01 am

    I can't vote cuz it says they have reached 104% of their goal and I tried EVERY ATHLETE =( (But then again that's a GREAT thing for them!)
    Reply
  86. Suellen Johnson says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I voted for Rico Roman, he's doing awesome stuff
    Reply
  87. Birdiebee says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Rico Roman; giving back to Veterans.
    Reply
  88. natalie yeoman says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Alana Nichols helping the physically disabled is my favorite
    Reply
  89. Linda Szymoniak says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:02 am

    While I admire all these athletes for wanting to give back, I'd have to say that I'm most taken by Rico Roman's chosen cause.
    Reply
  90. Holly Storm-Burge says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I chose Dan Jansen because I find his story heartbreaking. I like his fund to help Olympians through hard times like injury or illness.
    Reply
  91. kelly mcgrew says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Julie Chu is my favorite story.
    Reply
  92. Sarah Hayes says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:28 am

    my pick is Rico Roman bc his cause is to help wounded service members and that is something that is really important to me.
    Reply
  93. Sherry Conrad says

    March 14, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Julie Chu gets my vote.
    Reply
  94. Tammy Woodall says

    March 14, 2014 at 11:10 am

    All of the Athlete Stories are inspirational. The story that was favorite was Julie Chu.
    Reply
  95. Ashley Fryer says

    March 14, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I chose Rico Roman.
    Reply
  96. ashley cossette says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I really enjoy rico roman's story!
    Reply
  97. Claire says

    March 14, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Picaboo street inspires me most.
    Reply
  98. Lilith Katz says

    March 14, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Julie Chu and the Try Hockey for Free Program are my favorite
    Reply
  99. Teresa says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Evan Lysacek inspires me the most with his work with young women in Harlem. His belief that hard work pays off is something I didn't really understand until much later in life. Anyone who teaches such an important fact to young people gets my vote!
    Reply
  100. Sky Evans says

    March 14, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    I like Julie Chu.
    Reply
  101. Samantha says

    March 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Billy Demong's story inspires me
    Reply
  102. ger says

    March 14, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I like Rico Roman, he is inspiring.
    Reply
  103. Rebecca L says

    March 14, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Ted Ligety and the Youth Enrichment Services gets my vote and what a great inspiration!
    Reply
  104. susan smoaks says

    March 14, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    i am inspired by alana nickols. i am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.
    Reply
  105. Tiffany W says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    I like Julie Chu.
    Reply
  106. Nancy says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I'm inspired by Dan Jansen.
    Reply
  107. liz l says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Picabo Street for me
    Reply
  108. nannypanpan says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I like the ted ligety program
    Reply
  109. laurie says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I like the rica roman because of the disablitly
    Reply
  110. Bryan E. says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway… Alana Nichols, 3 X U.S. Paralympian medalist, who supports the Paralympic Champions Fund which raises money for athletes to participate in the Paralympic Games.
    Reply
  111. Karen Propes says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Erin Hamlin was on of the ones that inspires me! I have always wanted to do the luge and now she is helping youth make their dream come true. All these people have stepped up and helped others. ncjeepster@aol.com
    Reply
  112. Piwimama says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Julie chu
    Reply
  113. Jolynn R. says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I like Rico Roman, he is very dedicated to the members of the service.
    Reply
  114. Tandi Cortez-Rios says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I find them all very expiring especially Alana Nichols.
    Reply
  115. Georgia Beckman says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    We have always admired the strength & integrity of Picabo Street.
    Reply
  116. Tara C says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Rico Roman and Operation Comfort are very inspiring!
    Reply
  117. Sue Hull says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    I like Alana Nichols because she's disabled but still wins medals. Thank you for the chance :)
    Reply
  118. collette taylor says

    March 16, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    alan rico :)
    Reply

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