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The Oakland Raiders have launched a new program that will allow fans to support local education. With every new season ticket package purchased (and paid for) between May 1st through June 30th, the Raiders will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to Oakland Unified School District. With the economy struggling and schools taking hits across [...]
Player: Jason Kidd Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets Website: The Jason Kidd Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): The Jason Kidd Foundation is dedicated to improving education among the youth, by ensuring that kids of all ages have the tools needed through mentoring, tutoring and technology programs to succeed in life.
Player: Shane Battier Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat Website: The Battier Take Charge Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): As a leader on and off the court, Shane Battier firmly believes that the future of our youth rests in higher education. The Battier Take Charge Foundation, established by Shane and Heidi, is dedicated to [...]
Player: Ryan Howard Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Philadelphia Phillies Website: The Ryan Howard Family Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): The Mission of The Ryan Howard Family Foundation is to improve the lives of disadvantaged youth and families. This is achieved through programs that advance education, nutrition, physical fitness, and social economic status. Our Mission is further accomplished by: [...]
Player: Cole Hamels Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Philadelphia Phillies Website: The Hamels Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): Beginning in 2008, The Hamels Foundation has been dedicated to bringing an end to extreme poverty and hardship endured by lack of educational support. Co-founded by Cole and Heidi Hamels, The Hamels Foundation has a dual mission to provide support for [...]
Player: Torii Hunter Sport: Baseball, MLB Team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Minnesota Twins Website: Torii Hunter Project Mission/Info (Via the website) — The Torii Hunter Project is a comprehensive, long-term effort to impact youth in need in various parts of the United States. The project has four areas of focus related to youth: Sports, Community, Education, [...]
Player: Tiger Woods Sport: Golf Team: Professional Golfer Website: Tiger Woods Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): At the Tiger Woods Foundation, we believe in college access for underserved youth. Since its inception in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father, Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation has reached millions of young people by delivering unique experiences and [...]
Player: Jimmie Johnson Sport: Racing Team: NASCAR Website: The Jimmie Johnson Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): Chandra and Jimmie Johnson launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in 2006. To date, more than $5 million has been contributed to various organizations. The foundation currently focuses on funding K-12 public education, primarily through the Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for Education [...]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Although many feared an NFL lockout was eminent this year, fall is upon us and the season has officially begun. To kickoff their season, the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted more than 500 youth, who earned a seat at their opening game versus the Tennessee Titans, as part of their Honor Rows program. According [...]
AFRICA — In 2001 the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation, or Fédération Internationale de Basketball, (FIBA) teamed up to establish Basketball without Borders (BWB) – a global initiative and outreach program aimed towards the development of stronger communities and young basketball players in continents across the globe. Through BWB, the NBA [...]
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