Help Give 500K to a U.S. Olympic / Paralympic Program in Need! Citi + Every Step of the Way

Hello lovelies! Just popping in to spread the word about a fantastic program: Every Step of the Way. There are 9 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes. And 9 programs in need. Citi has donated $500,000 to the U.S. Olympic Committee to help these programs Every Step of the Way. And you can help with just a click.

That's it! A simple click and you help decide where that money goes. It's never been easier to show your support for a great cause. Check out the video and the 9 athletes below!

Billy Demong | Team for Tomorrow
Supports spreading Olympic values to future generations.

Julie Chu | The USA Hockey Foundation
Supports giving kids the chance to try hockey for free.

Dan Jansen | Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund
Supports helping US Olympians through hard times.

Erin Hamlin | USA Luge Slider Search
Supports discovering the next great luge athletes.

Alana Nichols | Team USA Paralympic Champions Fund
Supports raising money for aspiring US Paralympians.

Evan Lysacek | Figure Skating in Harlem
Supports inspiring a new generation of skaters from urban areas.

Picabo Street | Team USA Stay on the Slopes Iniative
Supports injury prevention for skiers and snowboarders.

Rico Roman | Operation Comfort
Supports giving back to our country's veterans.

Ted Ligety | Youth Enrichment Services
Supports giving urban youth the chance to ski and snowboard.

This is a quick, easy, and awesome way to show your support for US Olympians, Paralympians, and programs in need. Throughout the week, I'll be spotlighting some of the athletes and their programs on the blog, Facebook, and Twitter. Stay tuned and leave a comment on Facebook or tweet @TheLovelySide which program you clicked to support Every Step of the Way – and don't forget to hashtag #EveryStep.

Head to Citi's Every Step of the Way to cast your click.

This post was created in partnership with Citi®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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