Classy Way to End the Olympics
I feel like we have been writing on Michael Phelps and the Olympics for a month but yesterday’s “surprise” announcement is a perfect way to conclude our coverage of the Olympics. The Olympian icon appeared on NBC’s Today Show where Speedo presented him his $1,000,000 bonus check for winning eight gold medals (actually the bonus was for winning seven).
He, in turn, announced that the money was being used to create the Michael Phelps Foundation, a Non-Profit Corporation organized pursuant to the District of Columbia Non-Profit Corporation Act. The Foundation’s purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable educational, and scientific purposes; and to promote healthy, active lives, especially for children, primarily by expanding opportunities for participation in the sport of swimming, both nationally and internationally.
A very classy way to end the Olympics! (PS–Check out his Facebook page — more than 1.5mm fans — incredible!!)
Now back to writing about Hollywood, music, chefs, designers, other athletes and more.
Stay tuned.
Tags: Hollywood, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Speedo