Yury Gelman Foundation

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Yury's Mission

Restoring Hope, Changing Lives

“My dream is to give everyone a chance to have access to the sport of fencing and to create strong, confident members of our society.

Through fencing, students learn discipline, resilience, leadership, and the value of hard work -lessons that shape them far beyond competition. We want every athlete to have the opportunity to grow and believe in their potential.”

– Yury Gelman

10,000 Volunteers, One Mission: Changing Lives Together!

How We Help

Opening Doors To Opportunity

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Training

Olympic-caliber coaching and year-round development programs.
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Education

Academic tutoring and college preparation support.
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Scholarships

Financial assistance for training, equipment, and competition travel.

Yury's Vision

A Dream Bigger Than Sport

“My dream is to give everyone a chance to have access to the sport of fencing and to create strong members of our society.”


~Yury Gelman

Fencing teaches far more than athletic skill. It develops confidence, mental discipline, accountability, perseverance, and leadership—qualities that help young people succeed throughout their lives.
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Our Impact

Making A Difference Together

For decades, Yury Gelman has helped young athletes develop confidence, discipline, resilience, and leadership through the sport of fencing. Today, the Foundation continues that mission by supporting the next generation of students and competitors.
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The Legacy

From Local Students To Olympians

Yury Gelman’s coaching career spans more than four decades and seven Olympic Games. His students have earned Olympic medals, national championships, NCAA titles, and opportunities at some of the world’s leading universities. The Foundation exists to ensure that more young athletes can follow those same paths regardless of financial circumstances.
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How We Help

Building Champions in Sport and Life

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Scholarships & Grants

Supporting young athletes who demonstrate commitment, potential, and financial need.
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Leadership Development

Providing elite training opportunities for dedicated fencers working toward high-level competition.
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Education & Mentorship

Helping students excel in the classroom while developing the character traits that define future leaders.
Foundation Athletes

Foundation Athletes

Every Athlete Has A Story

The Yury Gelman Foundation programs are designed to support talented young athletes at every stage of their fencing journey — from introducing children to the sport to helping elite competitors pursue Olympic-level excellence.

The support we received truly changed our lives during a difficult time.

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This foundation genuinely cares about people and creates meaningful impact.

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Being able to contribute to something so positive has been incredibly rewarding.

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Together, We Can Build Future Leaders

When you support the Yury Gelman Foundation, you’re not simply funding a sport. You’re helping young people develop the confidence, discipline, leadership, and opportunities that will shape their future.
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