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Bloomberg Audio Studios, Podcasts, Radio News. I want to jump in right to our next two guests because they just are at a panel. The Legacy Play How Global SP Shape Cities, Economies and culture. And we think about so many things that bring communities together and sports is certainly one. So delighted to have a star here
Co-Host (0:41)
about to be two stars. Yes.
Host (0:43)
Bree Johnson, U.S. olympic goal medicine world champion, of course, skiing. We all know who she is.
Co-Host (0:50)
She's so excited you're here.
Host (0:51)
Yeah. Just got in here, right?
Bree Johnson (0:53)
Yeah, just last night.
Host (0:54)
Just last night. Okay. And she's your way. We're not. I don't know about us. Tricia Worthington is with us, Chief Revenue and Philanthropic Officer at U.S. ski and Snowboard. Thank you guys for being with us. Where to begin? You come to Milken. Joe and I keep talking about sports. Is a ton of money in sports. A lot of pressure though, on every sport to make sure that they are generating revenue. Trisha, let me start with you. Tell us what you guys are doing, how easy it is, how hard you're all competing with Dollar for dollars, I should say.
Tricia Worthington (1:24)
Absolutely, yeah. We have two main revenue avenues of revenue at US Ski and small snowboard. And that is primarily private giving as well as corporate partnership. And both are really equally supporting these athletes. Everything we raise through those two avenues support their training, their traveling, their coaching, everything they need to get to the level that that Breezy did in Italy.
Co-Host (1:51)
Well, it's incredible to have you here and wonderful to meet you. You're a hero for a lot of folks who watched you in action. And I'm wondering what kind of a reception you you're getting here today. Because you're a draw and you help. You're an ambassador for this message, Right. What kind of reaction are you hearing from those who are holding the dollars at Milken?
