Olympic Stars Including Lindsey Vonn, Michael Phelps, and More Make a Special Request for Fans on Giving Tuesday

Since 2011, every year November 28 symbolizes the Giving Tuesday occasion. In Chicago, the non-profit Mary-Arrchie Theater company initiated it for the first time, with a noble cause. However, the drive for charity soon became a known occasion around the corner. The noble cause directs the donations from different individuals or organizations from their yearly expenditures in winter holidays. So the occasion day comes on the first Tuesday just after Thanksgiving day in the USA. 

This time, in more than 80 countries, the occasion was celebrated. The sporting realm of the USA also played their bit on the occasion. Here are a few names who came forward on the big day. 

Allyson Felix’s Saysh

The Saysh Foundation, owned by the legendary athlete, announced in its Instagram story some exciting offers to commemorate the day. It showcased the offer of “One For You… ONE FOR HER” in buying its black or white sneakers. Alyson Felix also cheered the Right To Play USA foundation for their charity on the eve of the occasion. March of Dimes also earned accolades from the 38-year-old former Olympic champion for their share in the charity. 

Lindsey Vonn Foundation

The former alpine ski racer, Lindsay Vonn didn’t miss the charity occasion. She joined in her foundation’s celebration of the day, even with her crutch. 

The 38-year-old racer shared the foundation’s post in her IG story with a heartfelt caption, “Thank you for your support”. 

Michael Phelps Foundation 

Established in 2008, the Michael Phelps Foundation didn’t miss the day to serve its charitable role. The foundation highlighted all those who don’t get the chance to learn to swim due to physical or mental difficulties. 

The MPF asked for donations to help those individuals. It also announced, “… anyone who donates today, will be entered into a drawing for some MPF merch!” in its IG post. 

USA Swimming Foundation

USA Swimming Foundation initiated its fundraising campaign for the day. The #GogglesOn campaign directed donations of any size to the foundation on that day. As per its website, the campaign “is a national social media and fundraising campaign that allows people from all over to align, engage with, and support our mission, without getting in the water.”

Jessie Rees Foundation

12-year-old Jessie Rees set herself as a motivation to other kids who are suffering from the same disease. Before her defeat by the disease, she motivated children to fight along. The same spirit was framed in her memorable charity “Never Ever Give Up” (NEGU). 

On the occasion of Giving Tuesday, the IG handle of the foundation released its statement, “Plan to join the global wave of generosity on Tuesday with your best gift.”

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The Giving Tuesday website has deciphered the occasion as “a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World”.  According to their vision, radical generosity might come through “the transformational powers of empathy and solidarity, not a series of transactions or discrete interactions”. In this, the society might reach a point where the societal boundaries would not exist.

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