Each team we sponsor is made up of two to five athletes who train and compete year-round — on the ice and in the gym. Though some receive partial funding from the USOPC, athletes and their families shoulder nearly all of their own expenses.

Travel, housing, meals, coaching, and entry fees can total $15,000–$20,000 per athlete annually. Most hold full-time jobs alongside their training. There are very few professionals in the sport.

The DarwinCooper Fund bridges that gap. We identify teams with Olympic potential and provide direct financial support — no overhead, no bureaucracy. Every dollar reaches the athletes.