Each September we call on the generosity of our alumni and friends to support the cross country and track and field teams. You have surpassed our goals every year which has allowed us to make program updates and fund our operating expenses. With your donations, we have made facility upgrades, installed record boards to document our successful history, outfitted the team with new uniforms, and recently bought equipment to aid in athlete recovery. More commonly, your donations help fund our operating expenses such as bus transportation, post-meet meals, and hotels. Without these donations, we would not be able to attend our minimum required meets due to the increased cost of transportation and food. Don’t worry, we still frequent the Super 8 or Motel 6 on those overnight trips.
Most importantly, your donations allow us to have a large roster. Having more people on the team is expensive, but it is also vital to the athlete experience. This experience is cultivated by providing everyone an opportunity to develop and compete. We provide this opportunity to everyone from the state champion to the walk-on athlete who is not given a chance elsewhere. All of these athletes contribute to the success of the team whether it is scoring points at the conference meet, taking on a leadership role, or telling a great story between reps.
My goal is to continue this high level of athlete support, where every athlete is allowed to improve and contribute. Your donations are vital to this athlete experience and the team’s success. Once again, thank you for your support.
Jeremy KG
How to donate and support Johnnie Cross Country and Track and Field.
1. Simply donate to the Challenge at www.gojohnnies.com/gjc24
2. Become an Advocate for the Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Encourage others to donate by pushing the campaign out on your social media accounts or contact classmates and teammates to encourage them to donate. You can start this process through the link below.
3. Consider making a matching gift to the campaign. These are used to encourage others to donate by matching their gift with an additional amount. You can set this up through the link below.
4. Share the www.gojohnnies.com/gjc24 link on your personal social media pages and invite others to support Johnnie Track and Field
