November 21, 2011 – The National Nordic Foundation’s Drive for 25 was a huge success, with over 750 Nordic enthusiasts pledging their support for America’s future Cross-Country and Nordic Combined stars on November 15th. Over $35,000 was committed towards the program via individual donations of $25 and up. As NNF director Dave Knoop states, “The first annual Drive for 25 has exceeded our financial goal, but matched our hope and belief that the U.S. Nordic community is ready, willing and eager to step up and contribute to the cause. The Drive for 25 is a watershed moment for the National Nordic Foundation, and we hope for the US Nordic community as a whole.”

Donations, sparked by the Drive for 25, continue to come in at a steady pace.  Since the NNF fall funding drive started on August 15th, over 1000 individuals have pledged to the National Nordic Foundation’s Cross-Country and Nordic Combined Pillar Projects. These contributions, both large and small, have brought in over $100,000 in financial support while simultaneously uniting a nation of enthusiasts behind tomorrow’s stars.

As Drive for 25 visionary Pete Vordenberg states, “The single-day Drive for 25 is over, but the drive isn’t.  Donations are still coming in, and NNF is going to be able to do more to support U.S skiing than ever.  But most encouraging to me is the potential revealed: With well over 500 donors and over $22,000 raised over a single 24-hours for cross country alone, it is apparent the U.S. ski community wants to support ski racing at an international level.  Donors want to give their kids and young athletes opportunities beyond the local and national scene, and that is what NNF does.  Together, we’re giving kids the opportunities they need to race at the highest level in the world and, most importantly, the opportunities and experiences they need to learn, grow and chase their dreams.”

Support Tomorrow’s Stars Today
The National Nordic Foundation exists to help America’s young, dedicated and driven Nordic talent realize their, and America’s, long-term potential in sport and in life. The biggest hurdle facing American Nordic racers is gaining consistent access to international quality coaching, training and racing experiences from ages 15 through 25. Providing future generations of U.S. Nordic athletes earned access to a progression of high-quality international competitions, and their life enriching lessons, represents this nation’s greatest Nordic development opportunity and funding need. The National Nordic Foundation and its Pillar Projects exist to fulfill this need. Please donate to the National Nordic Foundation and support tomorrow’s stars today, as their quest for athletic accomplishment on the trails prepares them to achieve their potential in life while inspiring others to do the same.

Your tax-deductible contribution to the non-profit National Nordic Foundation will help Support Tomorrow’s Stars Today. For further inquiries contact National Nordic Foundation director David Knoop at 801-699-1456 or nccsef@gmail.org.

Donate online and inspire your friends to join you at www.nccsef.org or send a check to: NNF. 32 West 200 South #149, Salt Lake City, 84101 USA.