2013 Disability Dream Day

Dave Clark, Dave Clark Foundation, Disability Dream Day

Believe it or not, it has been almost a year since we covered “Disability Dream Day” in Fort Myers, Florida.  Well, the support we received and the lessons we learned couldn’t keep us from going back.  With just over four weeks to go, we are preparing for the trip. In case you aren’t familiar with [...]

The Mario V. Chalmers Foundation

Mario-Chalmers

Mario Chalmers, #15 Point Guard Miami Heat Height:6-2 Weight:190 Born: May 19, 1986- Anchorage, Alaska College: Kansas Draft: 2008 – 2nd round (4th pick) by the Minnesota Timberwolves Charity Website:  The Mario V. Chalmers Foundation Mission/Info:  The mission of the Mario V. Chalmers Foundation is to create and support community based programs that encourage the [...]

The Lebron James Family Foundation

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LeBron James, #6 Forward Miami Heat Height: 6-8 Weight: 250 Born: Dec 30, 1984- Akron, Ohio College: None Draft: 2003 – 1st round (1st pick) by the Cleveland Cavaliers Charity Website: The Lebron James Family Foundation Mission/Info:  The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) was founded in 2004 with a primary focus on teaching children to be [...]

Miles Austin: Austin Family Foundation

Miles Austin Foundation

Miles Austin, #19 Wide Receiver Dallas Height: 6-2 Weight: 217 Born: Jun 30, 1984 – Garfield, New Jersey College: Monmouth Draft: None Charity Website:  Austin Family Foundation Mission/Info:  The Austin Family Foundation’s mission is to support and promote youth programming, in lower income areas, that focuses on character development and community involvement. Athletes – Players [...]

Charlie Weis: Hannah & Friends

Charlie Weis, KU, Hannah and Friends, NCAA, Football

Coach:  Charlie Weis Sport:  College Football, NCAA Team:  Kansas Jayhawks (KU), Notre Dame Fighting Irish Website:  Hannah & Friends Mission/Info (Via the website):  Maura and Charlie Weis founded Hannah & Friends in recognition of their daughter Hannah, who has been affected by developmental disorders. Athletes – Players – Coaches: Charities & Foundations Database  

The Jeremy Affeldt Foundation

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Jeremy Affeldt, #41 Relief Pitcher San Francisco Giants Height: 6-5 Weight: 226 Bats: L Throws: L Born: Jun 6, 1979- Phoenix, AZ College: None Draft: 1997 – 3rd round by the Kansas City Royals Charity Website:  The Jeremy Affeldt Foundation Mission/Info:  The mission of the Jeremy Affeldt Foundation is to reach out to youth with [...]

Guzman 23 Foundation

Jose Guzman

Player:  Jose Guzman Sport:  Baseball, MLB, Retired Team:  Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers Website:  Guzman23Foundation Mission/Info:  The mission is to provide financial assistance to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, their families or loved ones when finances or basic insurance is unavailable. This is a personal journey to honor my Mother, Maria Mirabal Guzman, who died from this [...]

Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities

Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities

Player: Edgerrin James Sport: Football, NFL, Retired Team: Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks Website: Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities Mission/Info: The Edgerrin James Foundation Inc., founded in 2000, is a 501c3 non-profit organization created to improve the decision-making process of youth and young adults, enhancing the quality of their lives and empowering them to make positive contributions to [...]

Brad Richards Foundation

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Player: Brad Richards Sport:  Hockey, NHL Team:  New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars Website:  Brad Richards Foundation Mission/Info:  The Brad Richards Foundation exists to provide exceptional experiences and treatment for children and families enduring chronic and life threatening illness. The foundation also supports the advancement of youth and amateur sports. Launched by Richards [...]

Tim Thomas Foundation

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Player:  Tim Thomas Sport:  Hockey, NHL Team:  Boston Bruins Website:  Tim Thomas Foundation Mission/Info: The mission of the Tim Thomas Foundation is to “support the underdog” whether the underdog position was developed due to lack of opportunity, lack of education, illness or a disaster. I would like to help remove some of the barriers to [...]