Chiles Spurs Fundraising Win for Clayton County Gym Ahead of DWTS Debut

Lead Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles propelled a Clayton County gymnastics academy past 90% of its closure‐averting fundraising goal on September 16, just hours before her Dancing with the Stars premiere airs on ABC.

Nut Graf Chiles’s high‐profile donation galvanized over 1,000 contributions and nearly $54,000 toward the academy’s $60,000 target, underscoring the impact elite athletes can have on grassroots sports programs and community resilience.

Fundraising Surge More than 1,000 donors have chipped in, bringing the academy within $6,000 of its goal to renew its lease and stay open.

Chiles’s Role

• Contributed personally to the campaign, lending her Olympic prestige and visibility to attract widespread support.
• Shared the academy’s social media posts, amplifying visibility across Georgia and beyond.

Upcoming DWTS Premiere

• Chiles debuts as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Tuesday at 8 PM ET on ABC and Disney+.
• Partners with pro dancer Ezra Sosa in a bid for the Mirrorball Trophy.

Community Reactions Local coaches and parents thanked Chiles for her “incredible generosity” and noted increased enrollment interest spurred by her involvement.

Next Steps The academy aims to clear the remaining $6,000 in the coming week to secure its facility lease and continue serving young gymnasts in Clayton County.