• AIDING THE ATHLETE

    The FCEF strives to make a difference in the lives of inspired athletes who share Fran’s zeal and class. We provide athletes with financial resources, empowering them to continue to work their dreams and reach their goals through the Work the Dream Grant.

    FIND OUT ABOUT THE WORK THE DREAM GRANT
  • FCEF MISSION

    Empower athletes who exemplify the principles Fran embodied as they elevate themselves in pursuit of their dreams.

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  • FRAN'S LEGACY

    Help the FCEF reach its three distinct goals of athlete protection, financial support for athletes, and humanitarian exhange.

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  • ATHLETE PROTECTION

    Fran was a fervent advocate of fair play for all athletes. His goal was to increase the supervision of open water races, the presence of trained medical professionals, and the education of support staff.

    MORE ON FCEF'S COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
  • TEAM FRAN

    Fran believed that no dream was too small or big. It is our goal to support all athletes – no matter their ambition. Team Fran helps athletes Work the Dream while also raising money for the Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation.

    LEARN HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF TEAM FRAN

FRAN’S LEGACY Continues

Fran believed that sport has the power to transcend barriers, both those between people and those within oneself. No dream was too big for Fran, and he believed that there was no barrier that could not be overcome. That legacy continues with members of Team Fran all over the world.

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Featured News

  • SatJun 08

    Team Fran takes SoCal for Halloween Half Marathon in Dana Point!

    Team Fran is dressing in spooktacular Halloween costumes and meeting in Dana Point for the Halloween Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and 1K Kid’s run! Join us on October 27th  as we search for treats and stop for tricks along the Salt Creek Regional Corridor Trail!  Stayed tuned to francrippen.org for details on how to join Team [...]

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  • ThuApr 04

    Tufts Men’s Swimming Support #WorkTheDream

    Earlier this year Tufts Class of 2014 Swimmer Austin Wood reached out to the FCEF to tell us about how #WorktheDream has served as inspiration for his team’s success this year. Thinking of his upcoming meets and conference championships he asked us if the team could use the FCEF slogan for motivation towards their success. [...]

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  • ThuFeb 28

    Bobby Bollier & Michael Klueh – Dedicated to the Dream

    The FCEF 2013 Work the Dream Grant recipients Bobby Bollier and Michael Klueh talk to USA Swimming’s Mike Gustafson about The Dream. Read about their dedication to sport and how they pay it forward. Bobby Bollier in action. Michael Klueh finishing a race.

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