Rising Athletes Foundation

Our Mission

Providing an opportunity for Durham high school athletes to become the best versions of themselves. We offer comprehensive mentoring, guidance, and financial aid to help provide structure along these student-athletes’ journeys and help achieve their goals. This is not a guaranteed offer for college athletics—we are athletes ourselves and believe we have valuable insights from our journey to share with the next generation of athletes who desire to be great people above all else. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations directly support these athletes by funding mentorship programs, training resources, and financial assistance for those in need.

How Your Donation Helps

All-American: $4,000.

The average recruited athlete's yearly expenses are $4,000 every year. Help sponsor an athlete's full year of competition.

Varsity: $1,000.

Help sponsor a season for an athlete to help them be seen during peak recruiting months.

Walk-on: Any amount.

Any amount can benefit athletes, from new gear to new technology to help them succeed.

Meet the Execs

Connor Barket

Connor Barket

President

Wrestling

Zizi Newhard

Zizi Newhard

Secretary

Fencing

Ethan Grimminger

Ethan Grimminger

Treasurer

Wrestling

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Thank You to Our Partners

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