New York, NY – An emerging fine-art photographer in New York City is organizing a benefit for the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team on Oct. 21 in Brooklyn.nDuring the Vancouver Games in February, Jamie Clyde heard about the battle to allow women ski jumpers to compete in the Winter Olympics.

“I’m from Utah originally and most of these young women jumpers live there,” Clyde said. “I think it’s wrong they can’t compete and I wanted to do something to help.”

Clyde artistically photographed members of the U.S. team for a silent and live auction at the benefit. Her goal is to raise awareness about the sport and this cause in one of the most influential cities in the world. She wants to help raise money for the team so they can train and compete internationally and continue to fight for inclusion in the Games. She’s donating the profits to Women’s Ski Jumping USA, the foundation that supports the team.

Ski jumping is the only discipline in both the Winter and Summer Games that does not allow women to compete. The U.S. Ski Team does not fund the women’s team because their sport is not considered part of the Olympic program. The U.S. women’s team is ranked second in the world.

Members of the women’s team will be in New York for the Oct. 21 fundraiser and Comedian Amy Wasserman, featured on “Last Comic Standing”, will emcee the event which will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Dumbo Loft, located at 155 Water Street in Brooklyn. In addition to the auctions, the event will feature an open bar and gourmet samplings from some of New York City’s best restaurants, a DJ and live music, and a viewing of the trailer for an upcoming film documentary on the jumpers to be released this fall. Tickets cost $250 per person and may be purchased online at www.wsjusa.com, or by calling (646) 515-5204.