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Congrats to Shane Victorino on winning Gold Glove

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 11, 2009

Former NBA player launches program to help fellow retired players

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 11, 2009

 

Charles Smith, former member of the New York Knicks, has started an expansive program on the welfare of retired players for the NBA.  The program is called TAP, which stands for Transition Assist Program, and will offer personal and financial counseling to former players : http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/sports/basketball/11smith.html?_r=1

Dwight Schrute raises money for children worldwide

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 11, 2009

Actor Rainn Wilson, better known as Dwight Schrute, Assistant (to the) Regional Manager on NBC’s “The Office,” was recently in Seattle helping to raise money for impoverished women and children worldwide: http://www.king5.com/news/local/Star-of-The-Office-helps-Kirkland-based-charity-69485337.html

Jamie Moyer doing “what he loves”

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 10, 2009

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer was back in Seattle this week aiding his 7 year old foundation, The Moyer Foundation. This article offers an insight into Moyer’s life and how his foundation recently donated 1.25 million dollars to a fund that helps children manage chaotic times in their lives: http://blog.seattlepi.com/baseball/archives/184620.asp

Former “Friends” stars team up for women’s rights in Congo

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 10, 2009

Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox, known primarily for their roles as Rachael Green and Monica Geller, respectively, are collaborating once again to stop violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo by asking Americans to boycott specific technology: http://www.screenindia.com/news/Aniston-and-Cox-step-up-Congo-charity-campaign/538795/

Football legends tee it up for California’s non-profits

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 9, 2009

Football legends recently hit the links for non-profit organizations in Southern California. The 14th annual Celebrity Golf Classic in Temecula, was hosted by the Marshall Faulk Foundation and included players such as Jonathan Ogden, Marcus Allen, and Andre Reed. http://www.swrnn.com/southwest-riverside/2009-11-09/lifestyle/football-legends-other-athletes-take-a-swing-at-golf-in-temecula-for-charity

Chevy Chase announces annual auction

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 9, 2009

 

Television and Movie star and all-around funny man Chevy Chase has started his annual GREEN auction today to help benefit the GREEN community schools. The items up for bid include playing with Chevy Chase and Bill Murray (aka Ty Webb and Carl Spackler) as well as VIP tickets to the Oprah Winfrey show: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3370-chevy-chase-launches-annual-green-auction

Premier League captains donate armbands for charity

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 6, 2009

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, and Chelsea captain John Terry of the English Premier League are among the donors for the charity auction to help benefit both the Willow Foundation and the Steve Bernard Foundation.  They can be bid for on Ebay:   http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3345-champions-league-armbands-raise-charity-cash

NE Patriots teamed up with Special Olympics for flag football

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 5, 2009

The New England Patriots recently collaborated with Special Olympics to host flag football and other demonstrations in a recent exhibition on November 1st.  More than 250 participants showed up from all six of the New England states showed up:   http://www.prlog.org/10400533-new-england-patriots-special-olympics-massachusetts-team-up-to-host.html

An insight into PGA’s charitable side

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 4, 2009

 

In a recent USA today interview, PGA president Tim Finchem told the reporter the proud charitable tradition that the PGA has had since its inception and its renewed effort in 2010:  http://www.usatoday.com/news/sharing/2009-11-02-pga-charity_N.htm

 

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