GoFundMe Announces $10,000 Global Competition for Athletes
Today, we’re announcing a competition to give athletes the chance to win $10,000 as they train and prepare to compete on the global stage. The athlete who raises the most money in a GoFundMe campaign between June 27th and July 15th will win the $10,000 prize.
Over the past several months, nearly 100 athletes have raised over $400,000 from their friends, families and supporters on GoFundMe. This competition will highlight the athlete’s fundraising efforts and provide an incentive to donors and the athletes alike.
“As a former athlete, I’m glad that GoFundMe can join in the spirit of competition and sportsmanship,” said GoFundMe CEO Rob Solomon. “I want to encourage all members of the GoFundMe giving community to support these athletes as they compete for greatness on the worldwide stage.”
To view GoFundMe’s dedicated hub for these athletes, click here.
GoFundMe 2016 Competition details here:
How to Qualify: Athletes are eligible if you have already qualified or qualify for the 2016 Rio Games by the close of the contest. You must also comply with any and all rules, policies and obligations of the US Olympic Committee or other governing Olympic organization, especially as it applies to marketing and the use of protected images and language. You can view the USOC Athlete Marketing Guidelines here
How to Win: The competition starts on Monday, June 27th at 12 pm PT through Friday, July 15th at 12 pm PT. If an athlete does not have a GoFundMe campaign and wishes to compete for the $10,000 prize, they can create a campaign and raise funds through Friday, July 15th.
To read the official rules, click here.
