The Brief
- 12 athletes qualified for the USATF Junior Olympics and two qualify for the AAU Junior Olympics
- They currently can only support with housing, which is around $6500.
- 98% of their athletes attend Oakland schools.
OAKLAND, Calif. – East Oakland Track Group, Inc., a non-profit, has 12 athletes qualified for the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics in Savannah, Georgia and two qualify for the AAU Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas.
Multiple kids in their program are highly ranked in their respective meets. The organization is raising funds so every athlete can make the trip and represent our city with pride.
They currently have a GoFundMe set up for $10,000 so they can provide travel, housing, transportation, and food for their athletes. Currently, they can only support with housing, which is around $6,500.…