USATF Foundation awards Youth Grant

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented a $1500 youth grant to Cross Country for Youth in Charlotte, N.C., USATF Foundation Director Tom Jackovic announced Wednesday. The grant was presented to Cross Country for Youth Director Reggie McAfee by USATF Foundation Directors Ike Belk and Jim Beatty in a ceremony in Charlotte.

Cross-Country For Youth is a non-profit organization that fields cross-country teams for middle-school aged boys and girls in grades 6-8. The group competes in several meets throughout the fall, locally and regionally. It was awarded the grant to assist with expenses including T-Shirts, running shorts, socks, shoes and enrollment fees.

The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging elite athletes and anti-doping education. The USATF Foundation depends on donations from its board of directors and from generous fans of track & field. The Foundation assists people of all ages, all walks of life, and all ability levels in finding enjoyment and accomplishment and achieving fitness through our inclusive sport.

For more information on the USA Track & Field Foundation and USATF, visit www.usatffoundation.org.