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Bryan Clay shares his thoughts on transformation

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 4, 2009

In the above video, Bryan Clay shares his thoughts on what allowed him to succeed in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and his bond with fellow competitors.  He also speaks of how competiting can serve as a vehicle for his foundation to help others realize their potential.

Coldplay to play a benefit concert for those with learning disabilities

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 4, 2009

Chris Martin and Coldplay have decided to perform a charity concert for Mencap, which is an organization that aides those with learning disabilities and seeks to end discrimination within the workplace. The concert will be held on December 19th, with tickets going for 50 pounds.

http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/04/hometown-charity-fundraiser-announced-by-coldplay/

Alicia Keys offering 5 lucky winners trip to Africa

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 3, 2009

Famed musician Alicia Keys is offering 5 “golden” tickets to Africa to anyone who is willing to donate $5 and text “alive” to 90999. Keys has called her trip “life-changing” and would like to share that with 5 charitable texters: http://keepachildalive.org/textalive/

Andy Roddick recently held charity dinner for foundation

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 3, 2009

Tennis star Andy Roddick recently held his charity dinner for his foundation which helps neglected children. Cost of admission was $750, with all proceeds going to the charity and a bonus performance by Captain Fantasic himself, Sir Elton John.

Jimmy V Week

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 2, 2009

It is Jimmy V Week on ESPN, so in honor of that, here is his famous speech:

Video of Natalie Gulbis and Chris DiMarco at RSM McGladrey Event

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 2, 2009

On October 27th, this blog posted an article about Natalie Gulbis, Chris DiMarco, and Zach Johnson raising $175,000 for charity.  Above is video of what was a very enjoyable event.

Charlize Theron is building soccer fields throughout S. Africa

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 2, 2009

Through her own charity Africa Outreach Charity, Hollywood actress and native South African Charlize Theron is planning on building soccer fields in rural areas throughout her home country as anticipation builds for the 2010 World Cup: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3489-charlize-theron-reaches-out-for-soccer-fields

Derek Jeter named SI Sportsman of the Year

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 1, 2009

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees has recently been awarded the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.  It is hard to believe that after all the Yankee greats, Jeter is the first Yankee to win the award.  It would also be difficult for someone to argue for someone to else to be awarded after the accolade-filled year that Jeter has had coupled with the World Series victory.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/magazine/specials/sportsman/2009/11/25/derek.jeter/index.html?xid=siextra_newsletter113009

Didier Drogba and Bono team up with Nike to fight HIV/AIDS

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 1, 2009

 

As the world acknowledges World AIDS Day, striker Didier Drogba and fellow philanthropist Bono have teamed up with Nike to launch the “Lace Up. Save Lives.” initiative which sells shoelaces to fight HIV/AIDS.  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8388388.stm

Charles Woodson to donate $2 million to Michigan’s Hospital

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 30, 2009

Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packer and University of Michigan alumnus, has pledged $2 million to University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital. This will help provide funding for research in the The Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund for the hospital that will open in 2012. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4691757

 

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