Athletes Without Limits Competitors

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Athletes in Action (AIA) is a global pioneer in sports ministry, serving the Total Athlete—body, mind, and spirit. We help athletes and coaches experience holistic transformation by rooting their identity in Christ and calling them to live for something greater than wins and losses. We believe that while every athlete is Made for Sport, they are also Made for More. Our Vision A Christ-follower on every team, in every sport, in every nation. Our Mission Building spiritual movements everywhere through the platform of sport so that everyone knows someone who truly follows Jesus. Our Drive Changed lives that echo into eternity. Our Values Faith. Growth. Fruitfulness. Our Impact Goal Annually offering 100 million people the chance to hear the gospel while developing a global network of 15,000 spiritually mature athletic influencers.

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the primary source of philanthropic support for Team USA. Founded in 2013, the USOPF generates critical financial resources that help Team USA athletes reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play. One hundred percent of gifts to the foundation go directly to athletes and the high-performance programming that supports them. Unlike most National Olympic Committees, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee does not receive federal funding for its Olympic programs. Instead, it relies on the generosity of the American public to help U.S. athletes remain competitive with the rest of the world. Our nation stands apart from others because our Olympic and Paralympic Teams are not just cheered by an enthusiastic national fan base, but funded by one. This Team Behind the Team funds important services and initiatives that empower Team USA athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play. Team USA does more than just represent the United States on sport’s biggest stage: Our athletes inspire all Americans—and the next generation of Team USA. Through their stories of trial and triumph, U.S. athletes show our nation what is possible and exemplify what it means to pursue excellence. The USOPF is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and led by President Christine Walshe. Supporting the USOPF and its staff is the USOPF Board of Directors and Trustees, headed by Chairman Gordon Crawford.