Archive for the ‘Philanthropy’ Category
Back to Football Friday
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: June 29, 2010
NFL Join the Team: Back to Football Friday (https://www.jointheteam.com/features/?f=737&t=29) On Friday, September 10, 2010, in every city and small town across the country, the passion for NFL football teams will be on full display. In schools, office buildings, and local stores nationwide, every person will celebrate the first weekend of the new NFL season by wearing their [...]
(MLB) All-Star Game activation includes BofA’s (Bank of America’s) call to service
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: June 28, 2010
By TERRY LEFTON Staff writer, Sports Business Journal Published June 28, 2010 : Page 33 MLB sponsors are generally following the league’s initiatives when it comes to All-Star Game activation, plugging into a variety of “Going Beyond” initiatives, or adding complementary cause-related activities. Bank of America will use the game to tout its call for [...]
John McEnroe and Melanie Oudin volley for Baltimore’s charities
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 16, 2009
Last week, tennis stars John McEnroe and Melanie Oudin played in a charity exhibition for Pam Shriver’s 24th annual Baltimore Community Foundation Tennis Challenge. McEnroe was his usual self, jabbering away and making sure all the calls went his way: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-sp.tennis10dec10,0,5006023.story
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.
Charles Woodson to donate $2 million to Michigan’s Hospital
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 30, 2009
- In: Children | football | NFL | Philanthropy
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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
Snowboarder gets her own ice cream flavor, with proceeds going to Africa
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 23, 2009
- In: Africa | Foundation | Olympics | Philanthropy
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Hannah Teter, 2006 gold medalist snowboarder from Vermont, has become the first athlete to be apart of a Ben and Jerry’s themed ice cream. This ice cream, which will be called Maple Blondie, will benefit Teter’s charity Hannah’s Gold, with all proceeds going to her projects in Africa: http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/11/ben_jerrys_hono.html
Yao Ming donates $100 grand to help build playgrounds
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 17, 2009
- In: Celebrity Giving | Children | Foundation | NBA | Philanthropy | Yao Ming
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Yao Ming, already known for his large philanthropic efforts, has donated $100,000 to rebuild four playgrounds that were damaged by Hurricane Ike last year: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6724123.html
NE Patriots teamed up with Special Olympics for flag football
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 5, 2009
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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
Mark Sanchez donates food after hot dog incident
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: October 30, 2009
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New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez has made the best opportunity out of a somewhat embarrassing situation. Last week, Sanchez was caught on camera smuggling a hot dog from a fan and eating it while sitting on the bench. He later apologized and then solidified the apology by donating 500 hamburgers and buns as [...]
Jeter wins Clemente Award
Posted by: Legacy Direct on: October 30, 2009
- In: Baseball | Celebrity Giving | Foundation | MLB | Philanthropy
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Before the start of Game 2 of the World Series last night, Derek Jeter was presented with the Roberto Clemente Award for his leadership in his Turn 2 Foundation which creates and supports signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573566&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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