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Lindsey Vonn, the former alpine skiing legend has achieved goals, which are not limited to her beloved sport. But most of her ground-breaking initiatives to change the world have a connection to skiing, undoubtedly. To strengthen and extend support to the deserved, the 39-year-old has built her foundation for a noble cause.

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation aims to empower less fortunate girls to follow their passion. Be it athletics, education, or art, the foundation believes that every girl deserves to rise above challenges. After Vonn transitioned her career from skiing to business, she finally worked her way to give back to the community. Now, before the Christmas bells jingle, the Olympian announces a unique collaboration.

Lindsey Vonn celebrates Christmas with ski wear

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With drum rolls and a lot of suppressed excitement, Lindsey Vonn unboxed her limited-edition ski goggles. In partnership with Yniq eyewear, the Lindsey Vonn Foundation released the gorgeous goggles with an icy blue undertone. The eyewear looked nothing short of premium, which clearly asserts the purpose behind it. Yniq eye wear aims to amp up the skier’s performance, while the foundation will fulfill its mission to empower women.

Speaking of Vonn, she partnered with the million dollar brand Yniq in 2019 while bringing her extraordinary accomplishments and eye for detail onboard. Also, Yniq has taken her business mindset and expertise in a positive light to run as a successful world-class eye wear brand. When the 39-year-old shed light on the collaborative journey, her words reflected confidence, said, “This partnership embodies everything Yniq stands for—pushing boundaries, celebrating individuality, and striving for the extraordinary.”

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Vonn held the ‘StrongGirls’ camp

On a mission to inspire young girls, she wished to give back through mentorship and scholarships. As a result, the thought of helping the girls through ‘StrongGirls’ camp emerged. She said, “Really, we want to give them the skillset to be able to go out in the world and have confidence, believe in themselves, have that grit and determination that I think is so important, especially for young girls in the world today.”

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Keeping the commitment amount as low as $50, the Olympian inspired the young women to step out of their comfort zones. She concluded her statement with “It’s taking me a few years to figure out my life after skiing, and obviously the foundation has given me a lot of purpose.” 

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