• 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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FEATURE: Aiding the Athlete

The Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation helps carry on Fran’s goal of reaching the Olympics and representing the USA at the highest level competition through “Work the Dream” Grants. These grants are awarded to athletes like Fran who are trying to reach the pinnacle of their sport. Learnmore

Featured News

  • SatMay 05

    TEAM FRAN – BROAD STREET LOGISTICS

    TEAM FRAN T-Shirts will be on sale – $10 for Members of Team Fran, $20 for non Members. All proceeds go directly to the FCEF. You’ll have several opportunities to pick them up – Saturday, May 5th from 6 PM – 9 PM at Chestnut 7 Supporters can make donations, get their BRING IT ON [...]

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  • FriApr 27

    CONGRATULATIONS ASHLEY!!!!

    2011-2012 Women’s Work the Dream Awardee Ashley Twichell took a commanding lead with one lap left in the Women’s 10K Open Water National Championships and NEVER looked back! She won the race against an impressive field of America’s most talented open water swimmers and is on her way to Portugal for the final Olympic qualifying [...]

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  • ThuApr 26

    Coach Bill Rose Talks Passion for Sport

    Coach Bill Rose Q/A with FCEF The legendary Bill Rose, Coach of the Mission Viejo Natadores and 2008 US Olympic Team, sat down with FCEF last week to talk about the passion for sport found in elite athletes, how he motivates his swimmers, and what coaching Fran and Ashley has been like. Coach Rose is [...]

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