8 US Olympic Athletes Who Are Helping Kids

1. Abby Wambach - this forward on the US women's soccer team lends her star power to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, a group that works to support those dealing with Type 1 diabetes. photo via fifa.com

2. Allyson Felix, track star lends her celebrity to the Right to Play organization which uses sport to promote peace and development in poor areas of the world. photo via sportsillustrated.com

3. David Boudia, this diver works with the Jared Foundation (of Subway fame), a group that fights obesity and promotes healthy, active living to kids. photo via usadiving.org

4. Hunter Kemper, this 4-time Olympic triathlete and Ironman supports the work of the A-T Children's Project, a group that works towards a cure for Ataxia-Telangiectasia, a disease that affects kids' muscle control and immune systems. photo via atos.net

5. Kimberly Rhode, five-time Olympian medalist in shooting is the spokesperson for Kids & Clays Foundation, a group of shooting sports enthusiasts who raise money for Ronald McDonald Houses. photo via wikipedia

6. Missy Franklin, this young Olympic swimming star stands tall for the Excelsior Youth Center, a safe place where young women 11-18 with emotional and behavioral issues can heal and succeed. photo via usaswimming.org

7. Rebecca Soni, gold medalist breaststroker, supports GirlUp, a group of the United Nations Foundation that works to support the rights of girls in vulnerable areas of the world. photo via usatoday.com

8. Trey Hardee, this 6'5" decathlete gets behind The Flatwater Foundation, a group that looks after the mental health needs of families coping with cancer. photo via teamusa.org