Kingston, Jamaica – March 18, 2025: The Usain Bolt Foundation has reaffirmed its
commitment to youth development and athletics by donating a total of J$6.1 million in
cash and kind to six rural high schools to support their preparation for the ISSA Boys
and Girls Athletics Championships (Champs) 2025.
Through his long-time partnership with PUMA, Bolt will provide spikes to support young
high school athletes. While some schools will receive direct financial assistance, others
will benefit from in-kind contributions, ensuring that as many student-athletes as
possible have the resources they need to compete at Champs.
The schools benefitting from this initiative are:
• William Knibb Memorial High School
• Green Island High School
• Maggotty High School
• New Forest High School
• Sydney Pagon High School
This donation will assist in covering essential expenses such as housing, food, and
transportation for the student-athletes as they prepare for the highly competitive national
championship.
Since becoming a professional athlete, Ambassador Dr. The Hon. Usain St. Leo Bolt
has consistently given back to his alma mater, William Knibb Memorial High School.
Additionally through his partnership with PUMA, the school’s track program also
receives millions in gear and equipment annually. This year, Bolt has expanded his
contributions through his foundation in the area of track and field to include five
additional schools, ensuring that more young athletes from rural Jamaica receive the
support they need to excel.
Speaking on the initiative, Bolt expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity to give
back:
“Being able to support not just my school, but also other schools and young athletes
through my foundation, is something I do not take for granted. I know firsthand what
track and field has done for my life, and I hope that through this initiative, we can help
change the lives of these students young athletes in a positive way.”
Not withstanding challenges, this latest act of generosity continues Bolt’s legacy of
using his global platform to uplift Jamaican youth and ensure that the next generation of
athletes has the resources to achieve their full potential. Bolt through his Foundation,
remains dedicated to supporting young student athletes and fostering sports
development in Jamaica as long as possible.
For more information, please contact:
Usain Bolt Foundation
Email: info@usainboltfoundation.com
Website: www.usainbolt.com/foundation
