The U.S. Olympic Museum announced today that it hasreceived a $500,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its capital campaign.
"In the spirit of Bill Daniels, the U.S. Olympic Museum will not only celebrate our nation's top amateur athletes in a world-class venue, but also inspire young visitors to train and compete in sports," U.S. Olympic Museum Chairman Dick Celestesaid. "An important economic driver for Colorado, we are grateful for the local support of the Daniels Fund."
"The U.S. Olympic Museum will generate additional tourism and jobs for Colorado, and further solidify Colorado Springsas Olympic City USA" according to Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, who added, "We can take great pride in thisunique asset as a celebration of our City’s identity and the accomplishments of our nation’s greatest athletes, many ofwhom are training here locally."
The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated tomaking life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarshipprogram, and ethics initiative. Visit www.DanielsFund.org to learn more.
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