2021 RUN FOR THE SOUL - August 23-29
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Our annual virtual athletic fundraiser will start on Monday August 23rd and will conclude with a 5k run on Sunday, August 29. Every day for a week in August, athletes and former athletes will RUN to raise funds to support retiring athletes. 100% of every donation for this event is going to support retiring athletes with individual transition and career coaching for up to six months. If you would like to support, you can make participate in our 5k virtual run on Sunday August 29, or simply make a donation by signing up for the Sunday event. |
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WHAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING
With your donation, you are supporting athletes and retiring athletes through their transition away from sports.
100% of every donation goes to our scholarship fund which solely covers the cost of individual transition and career programs for athletes.
These programs are individualized and customized to each athlete. They include six-month one-on-one coaching (12 sessions) designed to support and guide athletes through their transition away from sports. These sessions are led by professional coaches who are also former athletes. In addition to the coaching services, athletes also receive access to all Athletes Soul resources including our Succeed NOW & AFTER Sport course, wellness resources and our virtual networking events.
We support athletes individually for 3 to 12 months depending on the athlete's needs and situation. This is the most in depth service that we offer to athletes and the one we find the most beneficial.
100% of every donation goes to our scholarship fund which solely covers the cost of individual transition and career programs for athletes.
These programs are individualized and customized to each athlete. They include six-month one-on-one coaching (12 sessions) designed to support and guide athletes through their transition away from sports. These sessions are led by professional coaches who are also former athletes. In addition to the coaching services, athletes also receive access to all Athletes Soul resources including our Succeed NOW & AFTER Sport course, wellness resources and our virtual networking events.
We support athletes individually for 3 to 12 months depending on the athlete's needs and situation. This is the most in depth service that we offer to athletes and the one we find the most beneficial.
OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS
Last year, we received over 120 donations and raised nearly $8,000. With these funds, we were able to support several retiring athletes. Here is what they have to say about the programs:
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“Before I started working with Taj Dashaun, I was really unclear on the direction of my life's journey. I didn't want to be defined as just "the basketball player" my whole life, even after my college career ended. In a few short weeks, I have learned to lean in on my passion for event planning and organizing and I have had a few exciting job opportunities in the event planning. Of course, none of these breakthroughs with Taj would have been possible without the grant I received from Athletes Soul."
EMILY SAVINO
Former collegiate basketball player |
“I completed the Career Accelerator Program with Athletes Soul. The program was excellent! I learned a variety of skills (including networking, resume building, interview conduct, and personal branding) that will help me in my current and future professional endeavors. I feel more confident and prepared to enter the professional world after completing this program. I definitely recommend this program to all athletes!”
JENCE RHOADS
Team USA handball player, former pro basketball player |
“I'm so grateful that Athletes Soul invested in my career after sports by connecting me with an executive coach.
It has been an eye-opening experience working with Dominic Militello. He has given me the best tools to utilize that magic I had while competing professionally. He showed me that I didn't have to leave behind all the great athletic accomplishments, but that I can bring them with me and use them to further my reach.” LASHINDA DEMUS
Former professional track runner |
OUR TEAMS OF RUNNERS
Many athletes and former athletes are participating in our 2021 Run for the Soul virtual fundraiser. Each athlete, or booster, has their own personalized GoFundMe page. You can support them by making a donation to the athlete of your choice. Simply click on the name of the athlete/former athletes of your choice to open their fundraising page.
VIRTUAL 5K - Sunday August 29
This year's Run for the Soul will conclude with a Virtual 5k RUN on Sunday August 29. You can participate in this event by signing up and purchasing your ticket for $25.
This will be a fun event and an opportunity to connect with other athletes and former athletes who are supporting our cause.
And we would also love for participants to take this opportunity to share about their own story of athletic retirement, encourage athletes to seek support when they need it and help us raise awareness about the challenges of athletic retirement.
This will be a fun event and an opportunity to connect with other athletes and former athletes who are supporting our cause.
And we would also love for participants to take this opportunity to share about their own story of athletic retirement, encourage athletes to seek support when they need it and help us raise awareness about the challenges of athletic retirement.
Sign up for the 5k Run Now /div>
For more information about Run for the Soul, contact Athletes Soul at info@athletessoul.org.
