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Olympic champion Julien Alfred launches her foundation’s first charity event at her primary school, inspiring students with hope.
Olympic champion Julien Alfred has embarked on a new chapter in her inspiring journey by launching her first charity initiative through the Julien Alfred Foundation (JAF).
The Saint Lucian sprinter, who has become a symbol of hope and perseverance for her country, chose a meaningful location for her foundation's debut: her alma mater, the Ciceron RC Combined School.
“First event for JAF. No better place to start than at my primary school,” Alfred wrote on Instagram, sharing glimpses of the heartwarming event.
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The pre-Christmas celebration brought joy to the young students, who were delighted to participate in the festivities organized by the foundation.
Although Alfred could not attend in person, she was present virtually through video conferencing, where she delivered an uplifting pep talk to the students.
The 24-year-old sprinter, a source of pride and inspiration for her community, cheered on the students with words of encouragement, urging them to chase their dreams no matter the odds.
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This event marks the first of many endeavors by the Julien Alfred Foundation, which aims to give back to the Saint Lucian community, particularly to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Alfred's personal story, which has inspired many, lends a special resonance to her charitable work.
“I grew up in poverty. There would be like, gunshots, like throughout the night. It was a very rough community, a rough childhood,” she revealed in Netflix's documentary Sprint.
“I just thought that I can use my talent to get out of the ghetto. It’s been a hell of a ride.”
Julien Alfred’s remarkable rise to success began when her talent was discovered by coach Edrick Floreal.
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By the age of 17, she had secured admission to the University of Texas, where her natural abilities were refined and she transformed into a world-class athlete.
Her achievements in 2024 alone are groundbreaking. Alfred made history at the Paris Olympics, clinching Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal by winning gold in the women’s 100m event with a blistering national record of 10.72 seconds.
She further added to her country’s glory with a silver medal in the 200m event, finishing second only to the USA’s Gabby Thomas.
Alfred then capped off her season with a victory in the 100m Diamond League finals, becoming the first athlete from Saint Lucia to achieve this feat.
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Beyond the track, Alfred’s influence continues to grow. Earlier this year, she was named Saint Lucia’s Tourism Ambassador, a role she accepted with immense pride.
“I’ve always taken much pride in representing my country both on or off the track,” she wrote on Instagram.
“But being officially announced as a Tourism Ambassador and being the Tourism Gimie Awardee for 2024, brings me an unwavering amount of joy. A huge thank you to the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority for allowing this young girl from Ciceron, with a dream to receive such prestigious titles.”
For the Julien Alfred Foundation, the charity event at Ciceron RC Combined School is just the beginning.
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Alfred’s commitment to uplifting her community, especially the younger generation, mirrors her own journey of resilience and success.
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