The annual virtual athletic fundraiser will take place from September 11 to 17, 2023 for the first time in Greece. Every day for a week, both current and former athletes will get active to raise funds on behalf of Athletes Soul. 100% of all donations received will be directed to our scholarship fund. This fund aids retiring athletes by offering them one-on-one transition and career coaching for up to three months. Our aim is to raise $30,000 to support 20 athletes.
WHY JOIN US?
- Be part of the solution – it’s a great way to give back to sport and to support athletes in transition.
- Impact - 100% of the funds you raise directly impact athletes.
- Awareness - you get to share your personal story and normalize the conversation around athletic retirement.
- Fun networking - It’s a fun event where you get to meet other athletes and former athletes.
- Get Active - it’s a good excuse to get active for one week doing lots of different sport activities.
- Support an innovative and dynamic non-profit organization - led by athletes and former athletes.
- Easy process - we give you a fundraising page and all the tools you need to be successful!
WHAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING
I had the opportunity to work with them as an intern and had a great experience. During my internship I met many former athletes from different countries. The work they do is very important and really useful for athletes looking for guidance for life after the end of their sports career.
100% of the donations you give to this fundraiser will be used to directly support the athletes. Specifically, the money raised through my page will be used for scholarships specifically for Greek athletes.
- Chistos Papadimitriou
WHAT YOU ARE GETTING
Our Transition and Career Coaching programs are individualized and customized to each athlete.
They include:
- Three months one-on-one coaching (12x 50-minute coaching sessions).
- Sessions are led by professional coaches who are also former athletes.
- Support through monthly group coaching sessions after the initial 3 months.
- Plus access to all Athletes Soul educational and networking resources (including additional support from our partners BetterHelp, UBS, Shift Group, Masterclass, etc.)
- For retiring athletes from all sports and levels.
- At no cost to the athlete.
WHAT THE ATHLETES ARE SAYING
Last year, Athletes Soul raised $23,000. With these funds, they were able to support 15 retiring athletes. Here is what they have to say about this program.
“I couldn’t recommend Athlete Soul any more highly! The whole program was so accepting and I felt I was in a safe space from day one. Working with Taj Dashaun helped me uncover some truths about myself and create a clearer vision of my life after sport. Taj is funny, non-judgmental and extremely knowledgeable in this area. It really helped to have a third-party to talk to, who was 100% not connected to my life, and gave me unbiased advice”.
AMIE THOMPSON
Olympic synchronized swimmer
“Working with Executive Coach Dominic Militello, through Athletes Soul, has shown me the resources and tools that I need to build to excel outside of my sport discipline and into my career path. Dominic helped me explore my options and create a blueprint for a career path in the space I am interested in. The process is very much like building a game plan before starting a competitive season or participating in a competition”.
ANDREW MACKIEWICZ
Olympic fencer
“My work with Madeline Barlow, with the support of Athletes Soul, has helped me immensely through my transition out of sports. Madeline helped me recognize thought patterns and behaviors that I was holding onto. She encouraged me to put energy into the things that light me up and pay attention to what doesn’t. Instead of wishing for the past or worrying about the future, I am content to be where I am now, in the present.”
EMMA BERGMAN
Former collegiate track runner
JOIN OUR TEAM OF FUNDRAISERS
Athletes and former athletes will be participating in our 2023 Run for the Soul virtual fundraiser. Each athlete, or fundraiser, has their own personalized fundraising page. Sign up to participate by clicking on the button below!You can even choose your team by sport, location or you can create your own team!