NPR : U.S. Gold Medalist Donates Award to Darfur Refugees
Morning Edition, February 14, 2006 American speed skater Joey Cheek did something very unusual after winning the 500 meter race at the Winter Olympics. He announced he’s contributing his $25,000 gold medal award from the U.S. Olympic Committee to refugees from Darfur. And he urged Olympic sponsors to support the same relief effort.
Nike said they’d match his contribution in kind with product. huh??