Marne Sullivan

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Since its start in 1924, every four years, the World's best Deaf Athletes perform at a Country that's hosting the events.

By donating today, you can help send Marne, a talented track and field athlete, to compete at the XXV Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, in November 2025. 

Help Marne Sullivan Compete at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo!

Marne Sullivan is a deaf track and field athlete, public speaker, and accessibility advocate proudly representing Team USA at the 2025 Deaflympics. Born with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder and fitted with a cochlear implant at 3½, she’s spent her life breaking barriers on and off the track.

A standout runner and former Division I athlete at Boston College and USC, Marne is a 4x school record-holder and 12x All-Academic honoree. She’s competed in the 800m, 1500m, 4x400m, and DMR—and recently set new records at USC and ranked in the top-10 all-time in multiple events.

Through her platform, @hear_and_out, Marne shares her journey to inspire others and advocate for accessibility in sports.

Now, she needs your help to get to Tokyo.

Unlike other national teams, USA Deaf Track & Field receives no government or major sponsor funding. Athletes like Marne must raise their own travel, lodging, and competition expenses—a total of $7,500.

Your donation—no matter the amount—will help Marne focus on training and competition, knowing her trip is funded. Plus, since we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift is tax-deductible!

🫶 Every dollar counts. Help Marne chase her dream and represent the USA on the world stage!