I have always been impressed by Olympic Athletes’ desire to be involved on an altruistic level. I have written several posts on this site about just that. Maybe it’s just me but Olympians seem to be filled with a passion not just for their sport but for the world around them. It’s very raw and perhaps that is what attracts us to the Games, they’re real. There is no catch, no selling out, just passion.

The Team For Tomorrow Fund is an opportunity created by the USOC to allow just that, an opportunity for Olympians to give back. Below is their description of the Team For Tomorrow Fund:

Welcome to the Team For Tomorrow Fund webpage.

Team for Tomorrow is a humanitarian relief fund that allows Olympic and Paralympic athletes the opportunity to give back to local communities and people in need throughout the world. Launched in July 2008 in partnership with the 2008 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, the fund’s initial causes are earthquake relief assistance and Habitat for Humanity (see below and at left). The fund will continue on with future classes of Olympians and Paralympians, and will consist of donations, volunteerism, disaster services, advocacy and other relief contributions.

Today’s athletes have expressed a profound interest in humanitarianism, and in social and civic responsibility. They’re looking for ways to make a difference in the world and to gain an even deeper meaning out of representing the United States as an Olympic or Paralympic athlete. Team for Tomorrow offers a vehicle through which to channel our efforts, and to unite the U.S. Team around one extremely worthy cause.

Click HERE to check out their list of athlete ambassadors.

Click HERE to check our their website.