LAKE PLACID — Five members of the USA Luge National Team have partnered with Folds of Honor to help give scholarships to the families of those who perished or were disabled in military or first-response situations

Scholarships are typically valued at approximately $5,000, which also serves as the fundraising goal for each athlete. The athletes who agreed to help raise funds are Brittney Arndt, Summer Britcher, Zack DiGregorio, Dana Kellogg, Chris Mazdzer and Emily Sweeney.

“We are so excited to have USA Luge athletes fundraising for the Folds of Honor this year,” said Jenner Kreifels, regional development officer, Folds of Honor. “Their emphasis on valuing the responsibility of connecting Americans to a movement larger than us all is apparent in their efforts here to help raise life-changing scholarships for our American heroes.”

To donate, visit one or all of the following athlete pages:

¯ Brittney Arndt (Park City, Utah), World Cup medalist: https://tinyurl.com/f597rnsx

¯ Summer Britcher (Glen Rock, Pennsylvania), five-time World Cup winner and three-time Olympian: https://tinyurl.com/mw5nkptw

¯ Zack DiGregorio (Medway, Massachusetts), 2022 Olympian and 2023 Under 23 World Champion in doubles with Sean Hollander: https://tinyurl.com/2r9t7d69

¯ Dana Kellogg (Chesterfield, Massachusetts), a National Guard member in his fourth year of service, doubles athlete with Frank Ike: https://tinyurl.com/2ea7fc5e

¯ Chris Mazdzer (Salt Lake City, Utah and Saranac Lake), a 2018 Olympic silver medalist: https://tinyurl.com/2rwmcbx3

¯ Emily Sweeney (Lake Placid) served over six years in the Army National Guard, four years active duty, 2019 World Championship bronze medalist and two-time Olympian: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfb75d

“USA Luge is honored to be associated with Folds of Honor. They are a world-class organization with a mission that is extremely honorable,” said Gordy Sheer, director of marketing and sponsorship for USA Luge. “I’m also very impressed by the initiative of our athletes and wish them the best in their efforts. I also welcome our fans and supporters to be a part of this important campaign.”

Those that are interested in creating a matching donation program can also reach out to gordy@usaluge.org.

The campaign began on Flag Day, June 14, and will end on Labor Day.