JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM

$105,683.10

Raised

Donations

$100,000

Goal

JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM


In the journey to athletic excellence, every contribution, no matter its size, holds immeasurable value. The "Team behind the Team" fund celebrates the importance that every supporter can make a meaningful difference. It's not just about the amount but the collective spirit and belief in our athlete's potential.


A tenth of a second or just an inch can determine whether an athlete wins gold, or silver, misses out on a medal, or even qualifies for their first World Cup, World Championships, or Olympic competition. Oftentimes, these margins can be decided by purely economic reasons. Since the margin of victory is usually tiny, a quality training camp or an additional competitive opportunity can make all the difference.


There are only a handful of post-collegiate programs for aspiring Olympic athletes. Our goal is to provide essential financial support to a select few individuals who possess the skill, drive, and dedication to pursue the goal of representing the United States in the upcoming World Cup, World Championships, and Winter Olympic Games. Our simultaneous goal is to develop athletes who are ambassadors and role models in our community who spread awareness, knowledge, and enthusiasm to promote a healthy lifestyle and grow participation in cross-country skiing.


On an even more personal level, your gift will impact the day-to-day life of a full-time athlete-in-training. Our athletes frequently put their careers on hold to live the Olympic dream.


With your support, you become an integral part of the team, fueling the dreams of our athletes and ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.


Join the Team behind the Team! 



DONATE BY MAIL

Your support is crucial to our team. If you prefer to donate by check, we gratefully accept mailed donations. Please follow these simple steps:

Make your check payable to: Team Birkie

Mail your check to:
Team Birkie 
PO Box 911
Hayward, WI 54843 

Upon receipt of your donation, we will send you a confirmation letter for your records, as all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Thank you for your generosity and support!


Team Birkie is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 39-1503175. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.

Our donors

BM

Bill & Jane Minge

donated

$250

LG

Lisa Garretson

donated

$100

KS

Kenneth Salzberg

donated

$50

TE

Tom Egger

donated

$500

MG

Michael Gotzsche

donated

$250

PE

Peter Everett

LS

Lori Steinbach

donated

$1,000

DM

David Meyer

donated

$500

SG

Steve Gayner

donated

$2,000

BB

Bill Brown

donated

$500

DS

David and Brenda Steward

donated

$5,000

K

Kent

donated

$50

Thanks Vivian for an excellent classic rollerski workshop!

DS

David Scott

donated

$150

PB

Piotr & Laura Bednarski

donated

$1,000

KR

Ken Ripp

donated

$500

YS

Yuriy, Irina, Sasha

donated

$1,000

DK

Dennis Kruse

donated

$10,000