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Chris Draft takes students to movies
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: January 11, 2010
- In: Children | Chris Draft | Foundation
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As part of his Family Foundation, Buffalo Bills LB Chris Draft took 200 hand-picked students from various local schools to a movie theater to view “The Blind Side” as a platform to encourage kids to stay on the right path: http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/917058.html
Alec Baldwin donates a cool $1 million to his alma mater
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: January 6, 2010
Famed actor Alec Baldwin has established a scholarship for his alma mater, New York University at the Tisch School for the upcoming academic year by giving $1 million: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/alec-baldwin-drama-scholarship-established-at-new-york-university/
New York Giants provide themselves to others during holiday season
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 30, 2009
- In: Charity work | football | Foundation | NFL
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Amid all of the other priorities that football players have this time of year, three players of the New York Giants found time to give back to their own charities and provide cheer or inspiration to those who need them: http://blog.nj.com/njv_mark_diionno/2009/12/charitable_work_by_ny_giants_g.html
RHCP Kiedis shops for Cambodian poor
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 21, 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis is hosting a shopping fundraiser for the poor communities of Cambodia. He is doing this on behalf of the efforts of Cambodian’s Children’s Fund and guests can present donations and/or gifts to the boutique in Hollywood. http://www.shopforacause.us.com/
Tigers lose more than stats in Granderson trade
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 10, 2009
- In: Baseball | Charity work | Foundation | MLB | Sports Legacy
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When all is said and done, baseball is a business. There are some unenviable tasks that are necessary in order to keep the product, in this case the Detroit Tigers, moving forward. The general manager, Dave Dombrowski, stated that trading Curtis Granderson was one of the more difficult moves he has had to make because [...]
Bryan Clay shares his thoughts on transformation
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 4, 2009
- In: Bryan Clay | Foundation | Olympics | Philanthropy | Running
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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.
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.
Charlize Theron is building soccer fields throughout S. Africa
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 2, 2009
- In: Africa | Celebrity Giving | Foundation
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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
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