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Pair of Sox contribute to their local hospitals
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: September 15, 2009
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Current Red Sox Josh Beckett and David Ortiz have been contributing to local hospitals by fundraising through different means. Beckett recently held his 3rd annual Beckett Bowl, which raised money for Children’s Hospital in Boston, while Ortiz has partnered his foundation with Massachusetts General Hospital to help subsidize operations. Click on each link: Beckett Bowl [...]
Curtis Granderson: “A Grand Ambassador”
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: February 23, 2009
Curtis Granderson, 27-year old outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, represents Major League Baseball as an ambassador for MLB International. He has travelled to places like China, Italy, and South Africa, representing the face of America’s pastime. Commissioner Bud Selig wrote a letter to Granderson, thanking him for his personal convictions in his own life, and [...]
Jerry Lewis Receives Humanitarian Award at the Academy Awards Ceremony
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: February 23, 2009
Jerry Lewis, the 82-year old actor best known for his comedy routines alongside Dean Martin in the late 1940′s and early 1950′s, is also a very influential humanitarian. For a good part of his life, Lewis has hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, an annual event that raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Since [...]
“Chasing Lance” Article by Christopher McDougall
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: February 13, 2009
Men’s Health writer, Christopher McDougall writes about the elusive determination of the seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor. There is great insight into what drives Armstrong, how hard he trains, and how committed he is to winning the global fight against cancer. Lance’s foundation, Livestrong, which began during his three year absence from [...]
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