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Vote in the Citi Every Step of the Way Program & Win a $25 Visa Gift Card!

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This post was created in partnership with Citi®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Last month, I told you about the Citi Every Step of the Way Program running in conjunction with the 2014 Winter Olympics. You can find out more about that program here: http://citi.us/1ek5E7S . My favorite athlete in the program is Evan Lysacek, is an American figure skater and 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist. He has supported Figure Skating in Harlem in 2006 and is currently an Advisory Board Member of the organization. This organization provides girls from ages 6 to 18 with the opportunity to combine academic achievement with physical well-being. Their tagline is “Opportunity. Education. Empowerment.”

Although Evan wasn’t able to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics due to injuries, his dedication to the sport of figure skating is beyond amazing. As difficult as it must have been to not compete in the event, Evan still traveled to Sochi and supported both his Sponsors as well as his teammates while they pursued their dreams.

He is that dedicated to his sport, his teammates, and his dreams. Even when he knew in his mind that he wouldn’t be able to compete, he still believed in his heart that it was still possible - and that type of belief is inspiring, because he never stopped trying.

He kept reaching for his dreams, and he kept encouraging others to reach for theirs.

One of those places where he encourages others is the non-profit program Figure Skating in Harlem. Evan Lysacek is a huge supporter of this program which helps underserved girls meet their dreams both academically and physically. The unlikely pairing of these girls who are from disadvantaged backgrounds with ice skating has been a resounding success by all counts, and they’re trying to expand the program to include even more young ladies.

I’m excited to support Evan as well as the girls, and I hope you will too!

Wathc Evan Lysacek’s Bio Video below:

Citi has teamed up with 9 athletes to help causes near and dear to their hearts. Each Team Citi athlete has teamed up with a specific organization to help, and it’s all about opportunity and athleticism, with athletes choosing organizations near and dear to their hearts. Citi’s Every Step of the Way® program lets those of us watching and supporting our Olympians at home the opportunity to pick which causes we want to be supported too! How exciting is that? We can choose campaigns to award $5 of the total $500,000.


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Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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  1. Jennifer R

    i voted for picabo street

  2. christine burd

    I voted for Evan Lysechek

  3. christine burd

    Evan is a wonderful skater and classy as well. I like his charity

  4. tara pittman

    I voted for julie chu

  5. latanya

    Julie Chu

  6. Natalie

    I voted for picaboo street.

  7. Natalie

    I voted for picaboo street because she is a great role model for young girls.

  8. stacey b

    voted for julie chu

  9. Jessie C.

    I voted and support Billy & team for tomorrow.

  10. Thomas Murphy

    I voted for Ted Ligety.

  11. Mary Happymommy

    I voted for Picabo Street.

  12. Amanda Sakovitz

    I voted for Ted Ligety

  13. Stephanie

    i voted for picabo street

  14. Elena

    I voted for Julie Chu

  15. Lynne

    I voted for Alana Nichols....great program!

  17. Lynne

    I chose Alana Nichols because she took an awful situation and made something positive come out of it - and she did that twice, first with her accident, and then with the loss of her brother. I love that she wants to help others who are facing the same challenges she did.

  18. Bert

    Voted for Julie Chu

  19. Kim Henrichs

    I chose Picabo Street and her program to help prevent and treat skiing injuries.

  20. Carmen Q

    Dan Jansen (helping Olympians through hard times)

  21. Carmen Q

    I chose him because he is helping people in tough times, it's not all fun and glory

  22. Cynthia R

    I chose to support Picabo Street on her Stay on the Slopes campaign.

  23. Cynthia R

    I choose picaboo because I remember her when I was a kid and always liked her.

  25. Kathie Craig

    I voted for Rico and Operation Comfort. This program has transformed many wounded veterans into U.S. Paralympians. My husband is a Desert Storm Vet. If it were not for men and women like Rico and my husband, would we have freedom??

  27. Heather Hayes Panjon

    Julie Chu!

  28. Heather Hayes Panjon

    I Chose Julie Chu Because I Admire Her And Love That She Is Giving Back With Citi!

  29. Starla B

    I voted for Rico Roman. I love what he stands for, such a wonderful thing!

  30. wild orchid

    I voted for Picabo Street! I have admired her since I was little.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  31. ken smith

    I love picabo street!

  32. Karen Tibbals

    Erin Houghland

  33. rich morris

    I voted for Picaboo Street. I remember watching her ski when I was a kid.

  34. Andrew GordonAdrienne

    I voted for Picabo Street.

  35. Dana Rodriguez

    I voted for Alana Nichols

  36. Sharon Kaminski

    I chose Alana Nichols because she works with physically disabled.

  37. Dana Rodriguez

    I chose her because not only has she overcome her physical challenges but she helping others to do so also.

  38. Sharon Kaminski

    I chose her because she works with physically disabled.

  40. RICHA KAUL

    I voted for Billy Demong!

  41. RICHA KAUL

    I voted for Billy because I can relate with the cause!

  44. Margaret Smith

    I like Rico Roman and that he supports Veterans

  45. Shawna

    I voted for Rico Roman!

  46. Shawna

    no real reason WHY i voted for him, I just thought he was cute. lol!

  47. Christal

    I voted for Evan Lysechek

  48. Danizilla

    I voted for Alana Nichols

  49. Wes Hovorka

    I voted for Erin Hamlin because she is cute.

  50. alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie)

    i voted for erin hamlin

  51. alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie)

    i chose erin because she is FIERCE!

  52. Stephanie Bondlow

    I voted for Alanna Nichols.

  53. Stephanie Bondlow

    I voted for Alanna Nichols because I respect that people can do anything despite their wheelchairs or disabilities.

  54. Alice F

    Alanna Nichols is my vote! Such an inspiration to all.

  55. kelly nicholson

    ill go with Julie Vhu thanks

  56. kelly nicholson

    Comment on this blog post telling me WHY you chose the athlete you did!

    i chose julie chu because i like womens hokey and because yoou want ed me to chose one

  57. Angela

    I voted for Alana Nichols and the Team USA Paralympic Champions Fund.

  58. Angela

    I chose Alana Nichols because her story inspires me.

  59. tracey byram

    I voted for Rico Roman

  60. sandra

    liked Julie Chu giving more kids A chance to fall in love with hockey

  61. sandra

    I voted for her because not every kid has the opportunity to try various sports and this team sport teaches many things outside of hockey itself

  62. Debbie Jackson

    I voted for Picaboo Street.

  63. Debbie Jackson

    I voted for her because she doesn't let setbacks deter her from her goals.

  64. Ann Fantom

    I voted for Picabo Street's who is working with Citi to help skiers stay on the slopes.

  65. Cynthia C

    I chose Evan Lysacek’s work with urban youth figure skating.

  66. Cynthia C

    I chose Evan Lysacek because I think he makes a difference in the lives of under priveledged kids.

  67. Francine Anchondo

    I voted for Rico

  68. Cynthia C

    *privileged (oops)

  69. Ellie W

    I voted for Alana Nichols helping the physically disabled.

  70. Deb P

    I would vote for Alana Nichols, but page won't pop up.

  71. Deb P

    She has a physically disability, they are forgotten .

  72. Mary Cloud

    Rico Roman and his veterans campaign
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

  73. kim

    I voted for Dan Jansen

  74. kim

    I voted for Dan Jansen because I can still remember the Olympics he was in and the hardships he overcame with his sister dying the day he competed I cried along with him and cheered for him

  75. Susan Christy

    I voted for Picabo Street

  76. Stephanie MacDonald

    I voted for julie chu

  77. Katlyn

    I really wanted to support Alana being a disabled mother of three and having two disabled sons. However, she has already passed her goal and it wouldn't let me, so I voted for Evan instead.

  78. Janet W.

    I voted for Picabo Street. What an inspirational story she has!

  79. Catherine Shaw

    Evan Lysacek is the one I voted for.

  80. Catherine Shaw

    Evan is serving a neighborhood in my city.

  81. Janet W.

    Picabo Street inspires me the most because she defied the odds and came back to win gold. She showed that hard work really pays off. I love that her program helps prevent and treat skiing injuries through new testing and rehabilitation technologies. That's why I chose her!

  83. Kelly Hughes

    Alana Nichols

  84. Kelly Hughes

    I chose Alana because she used the adversity she faced to propel her in to amazing things!

  85. julie murphy

    Voted for Julie Chu

  86. Harlynn

    Julie Chu. She's a badass girl hockey player who is giving kids a chance to try out the sport for free. Free! That's such an expensive sport to get into, so most parents turn their kids down from Hockey. She's made a 360. c:

    <3
    Harlynn
    mindyourmadness.blogspot.com

  88. Lisa Brown

    i voted for Dan Jansen

  89. John Leahy

    Alana Nichols -- so inspirational!

  90. John Leahy

    Alana's story is inspirational and empowering, that's why I choser her.

  91. Karen Glatt

    I voted for Evan Lysacek and skating in Harlem.

  92. Karen Glatt

    I picked Evan because of his hard work and determination to be the best he can be in the Sport of Ice Skating. Even though he saw better skaters than him, he made himself work harder to be the best!

  94. Amanda

    I voted for Rico

  95. Jessie C.

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/442851611568640000

  96. Heather Stokes

    I voted for Erin Hamlin. 🙂

  97. Brittney House

    I voted for Julie Chu.

  98. David Smith

    I voted for Rico Roman

  99. David Smith

    I voted for Rico Roman because of his service to our country and for his determination and drive after his injuries.

  102. Barbara Montag

    I voled for Dan Jansen - he's a speed skater.
    Thank you

  103. Barbara Montag

    I chose Dan Jansen because I love the speed skating.

  104. tammigirl

    I'm with Rico Roman and his support of the veterans. I think we all owe them a debt of gratitude.

  105. Tabathia B

    I voted for ted ligety

  106. Kiara

    I voted for Ted Ligety.

  107. Diana Mahnke

    I chose Dan Jansen.

  108. Tara

    I voted for Erin Hamlin!

  109. Andrew Nenstiel

    I voted for Billy Demong.

  110. stacey b

    I chose her because I like the cause that she is donating to

  111. Stephanie Galbraith

    I vote for Julie Chu.

  112. Linda Bradshaw

    I tried to do Julie Chu but it said she had reached her goal and to choose someone else. I chose Dan Jansen

  113. Sarah L

    Picabo is inspiring (they all really are)
    Thanks for the contest.

  114. Sarah L

    I like her campaign to keep people on the slopes.

  116. Pam Gurganus

    I voted for Dan Jansen!

  117. Pam Gurganus

    I chose Dan Jansen because I'm a huge fan of speed skating and him!

  119. Aimee

    I voted for Rico Roman

  120. Tiffany W

    I voted for Julie Chu

  121. Candace Parker

    I voted for Rico Roman

  122. Candace Parker

    voted for Rico Roman because its a great cause. I have friends in the military.

  124. DC Johnson

    I voted for Alana Nichols

  125. shelly peterson

    All great ones to choose from. I wanted to vote for Alana Nichols, says she reached her goal.

  126. Jennifer Rote

    I like Ted Ligety.

  127. Kim

    I pick Rico Roman! I love that he supports our veterans!

  128. Steve Stone

    Evan Lysechek was my vote.

  129. Denise S

    I voted for Alana Nichols.

  130. Carissa Joslyn

    Alana Nichols! I did choose Julie Chu but it told me she reached her goal and to pick someone else.

  131. Leah B

    Julie Chu - because every child should be able to try a sport for free

  132. Melanie

    I voted for Julie Chu who plays ice hockey.

  133. Misty Lunceford

    I voted for picaboo street because she is one awesome role model!

  134. Tracy

    I voted for Erin Hamlin! Thanks for the chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!

  135. Tracy

    I voted for Erin Hamlin because she's the first female American luger to medal at any Winter Olympics.

  137. Julie Link

    I voted for Rico Roman

  138. Julie Link

    I chose Rico because I believe in supporting our veterans.

  139. Diana Mahnke

    I voted for Dan Jansen because he's the one that I admire the most.

  140. Kelley Chapman

    I voted for Dan Jansen.

  142. Allison Downes

    I voted for Alana Nichols

    Thanks for the nice giveaway!

  143. Xty Cruz

    I voted for Evan Lysechek

  144. amy deeter

    Alana Nichols.very inspirational

  145. jamielee kimball

    I voted for Alana Nichols.

  146. natalie yeoman

    I voted for Julie Chu

  147. Tricia J

    I choose Alana Nichols as she is a physically disabled and she is interested helping others who are physically disabled enter the Olympics. I am thankful and I appreciate that she is willing to help others. All of the individuals sound like they could really make a difference.

  148. Tricia J

    I choose Anna Nichols because I identify more with her. I am physically disabled and I enjoy helping others too.

  149. Niki Johnson

    I voted for Evan Lysechek

  150. KELLY MCGREW

    I voted for Alana Nichols.

  151. KELLY MCGREW

    i voted for Alana because she is fighting for the physically disabled to remain in the Olympic games and I think that is so inspiring.

  152. Mihaela Day

    I voted for Evan Lysechek

  153. Christy Denton

    I voted for Rico Roman. I love everything that Operation Comfort does for our veterans!

  154. Tara G

    I voted for julie chu, I'm a huge hockey fan!

  155. Dawn K.

    Rico Roman is my choice. I love that he's helping veterans.

  156. Lisa V.

    I chose Ted Ligety and his youth enrichment services.

  157. shelly peterson

    I chose Alana Nichols because she works with physically disabled. She is a good role model.

  158. Amanda S.

    I voted for Erin Hamlin

  159. al

    Evan Lysacek

  160. Dericka Buckels

    I voted for Alana Nichols.

  161. kyl neusch

    julie chu

  162. Christina Sparks

    I pick Picabo Street.

  163. Christina Sparks

    Because, she worked hard to get to where she is at.

  164. Nichole S

    I choose Picabo Street

  165. Susan Smith

    I voted for Picabo Street.

  166. Erica C.

    I voted for Julie Chu.

  167. Rebecca Lock

    I chose Ted Ligety.

  168. Robin

    i voted for picabo street

  169. Tina d Reynolds

    hard choice I gave my vote to Alana Nichols

  170. Rebecca L

    Billy Demong is my choice.

  171. FRANK STECKLAIR

    I voted for Alana Nichols

  173. Angela Cisco

    I voted for Evan

  174. Xty Cruz

    I voted for Evan Lysechek for his determination

  175. CharityS

    Rico Ramon, Operation Comfort.

  176. CharityS

    I think Rico Ramon has a really big heart.

  177. Karrie Millheim

    I voted for julie chu

  178. FRANK

    Because I like the cause.

  179. MARIA simon

    DEF. RICO AND OPERATION COMFORT..ALL THE VETERANS..WE MUST SHOW OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!! THANK YOU

  180. Denise C

    Julie Chu.

  181. Breanne

    I voted for Rico Roman

  182. Betty C

    Rico Roman is my choice.

  183. debbie miller

    voted for Julie chu and bring hockey to the kids

  184. susan smoaks

    i voted for julie chu

  185. Amanda Sakovitz

    I chose Ted Ligety because of what he went through.

  186. elishia bakle

    i voted for julie chu! everyone should be able to try hockey!

  187. Jessica

    The athletes I clicked on already reached their goal but I would of voted for Rico Roman.

  188. Jessica

    I would vote for Rico Roman because he is a veteran like my husband.

  189. Sky evans

    I chose Picabo Street since she is great.

  190. Jacob LaFountaine

    Alana Nichols is who I support. I think the paralympics are an interesting and slightly less commercial event than the olympics

  191. Missy

    I voted for Ted Ligety.

  192. liz l

    Evan Lysechek

  193. laurie

    I voted for Julie chu

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