Shawn Johnson and her husband Andrew East have launched the Moment Makers Grant to support parents competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
What is the Moment Makers Grant?
The grant aims to ease the financial burden of childcare for parents participating in the Games.
Shawn Johnson, an Olympic gold medal gymnast, and Andrew East, have set aside $250,000 from their Moment Makers Foundation to support these athletes.
Why is the grant needed?
Many Olympic athletes struggle to balance training and competition with childcare responsibilities, and the grant seeks to alleviate some of this pressure.
The grant can be used for various childcare needs, including paying for a babysitter in Paris or flying a babysitter to Paris to care for the athletes' children.
How will the grant be awarded?
The only requirements for the grant are that applicants must be parents with childcare needs and must be participating in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East were inspired by Allyson Felix's Child Care Grant in 2021 and hope to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these athletes.
The Moment Makers Foundation was launched in July 2023, and the grant is the latest initiative from the organization.
Around 850 U.S. athletes are expected to compete in Paris, many of whom are parents and may be eligible for the grant.
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East are open to extending the grant amount based on need and are committed to supporting these athletes in any way they can.
The grant is a significant step forward in supporting parents in sports, and Shawn Johnson and Andrew East are leading the way.
Shawn Johnson, who has three children of her own, understands the challenges that these athletes face and is passionate about making a difference.
The 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics are set to take place this summer, and the Moment Makers Grant will provide vital support to parents competing in the Games.