| Welcome and thank you for your interest in supporting me, Olympic hammer thrower Loree Smith, on my journey to becoming the first female Olympic medalist for the women's hammer throw.
A little about me: I am a graduate from Colorado State University with my degree in English. I've lived and traveled all over the United States. I enjoy reading, writing, and volunteering in my spare time. I represent my sport both on the field as an athlete and off the field as a mentor, volunteer, and event representative in my sport. I want to leave my mark in this sport both on and off the track.
Why I'm here: I am currently raising money to cover training expenses related to my goal of winning Gold in London 2012 and to keep healthy along the way as I am a full-time athlete.
I've traveled a long and hard road making my way to the medal stand and realize I cannot do it alone. I've come back to CSU to train and prepare working with one of the top coaches and top athletes in the country. Please check out my website for more info www.loreesmith.com or my blog www.loreesmith.com/blog
All professional athletes receive sponsorship to offset the tremendous costs of training and competing. However, some athletes, such as female throwers, are largely underfunded and pay for most of the costs themselves.
Training for the Olympics is not every four years, it is every day. Every year I compete around the US and world improving my rank and distances. It takes a perfect balance of technique, fitness, and mental strength.
Costs of being a professional athlete add up quickly. There are the costs such as travel, equipment, medical, coaching, facility use, etc. that are primarily covered by myself. Together we can achieve the goal of $30,000 to cover all training, living, and competition costs.
Please share this site with as many people as you can. Help as often as you can. Remember, any help is help! If 250 people give only $10 a month it will allow me to train full-time and pursue this prestigious goal!
You may choose to give in one gift or on a monthly basis. Feel good knowing every penny you give will go to directly to me to pay for these expenses. You will be making a difference and you will become a part of this dream.
Be sure to go to my webpage www.loreesmith.com or blog www.loreesmith.com/blog or youtube page at www.youtube.com/trkgal08 and get on the mailing list for the monthly updates so you can see your contributions at work! | 
