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Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund
The Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund (UISF) of Lake Placid was created by the Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation, Ironman North America – now known as World Triathlon Corporation – and Adirondack Community Foundation. These local organizations have teamed up to help young athletes from Lake Placid and the Olympic region achieve their sports dreams, and to help nonprofit organizations that foster and promote life-long sports and healthy lifestyles for local kids.
By the way, gifts to this fund are welcome – you can donate below.
Snapshot
Fund Overview
Who this Fund Serves:
Students, Athletes
Where this Fund Applies:
Jay/Upper Jay, Keene, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Wilmington
What this Fund Supports:
Youth Sports, Youth Athletes
Fund History
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation A successful businessman, internationally known cattle breeder, philanthropist, and sports organizer, Mr . Uihlein worked vigorously to promote the sport of speed skating, and in particular 1924 Olympic champion Charles Jewtraw. An officer in both local and national speed skating organizations, Mr. Uihlein brought the Eastern Championships and national and international events to Lake Placid in 1914 and 1920-23. He assisted in promoting the 1924 Olympic speed skating team to the first Olympic Winter Games in Chamonix, France. Later Mr. a n d Mrs . Uihlein assisted Godfrey Dewey in obtaining the 1932 Olympic Games for Lake Placid. One of the five founding members of the Sno Birds, Mr. Uihlein continued for many years in funding athletes and promoting competitions. He was instrumental in establishing the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid. For 50 years, Henry and his wife, Mildred, were strong supporters of many Lake Placid community organizations. With the support of the Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation, the hope is to continue that tradition. You can learn more about the fund’s history here.
