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Jack Hoffman isn’t your everyday Nebraska Cornhusker fan. You see, Jack is a 7-year old that’s fighting a battle more important than any you’ll ever see in the trenches. Two years ago, after a series of seizures, Jack was diagnosed with a brain tumor. During surgery to remove part of the tumor, a cancerous glioma [...]
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
Social media rules the world, so we figured we’d start highlighting some of the Tweeters that we enjoying following because, while it may sound a bit narcissistic, we think you might enjoy following them, too. Of course, the one caveat is that we’re not responsible for any of the content found on their timelines – [...]
Many kids dream of reaching the NFL. Andrew Sweat is no different. Growing up, the Washington, Pa., native wanted the NFL and all the glory, accolades, and financial security that came with it. He worked hard, he worked out, and he found himself at noted football factory Ohio State. Played linebacker – the same position [...]
Coach: Brian Kelly Sport: College Football, NCAA Team: Grand Valley State Lakers, Central Michigan Chippewas, Cincinnati Bearcats, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Website: Kelly Cares Foundation Mission/Info: The Kelly Cares Foundation was established by the Brian and Paqui Kelly family to support organizations, initiatives and programs that closely align with the goals and values of the [...]
Coach: Jim Boeheim Sport: College Basketball, NCAA Team: Syracuse Orange Website: The Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation Mission/Info: The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation strives to enrich the lives of kids in need within our Central New York Community, as well as, provide support for eliminating cancer through research and advocacy. Visit our Athletes – [...]
Coach: Bill Self Sport: College Basketball, NCAA Team: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Illinois Fighting Illini, Kansas Jayhawks Website: Bill Self’s Assists Foundation Mission/Info: The mission of Assists is to help provide young people access to better lives. This is accomplished by identifying areas of need and working with other community-based institutions to [...]
Coach: John Calipari Sport: College Basketball, NCAA Team: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Memphis Tigers, Kentucky Wildcats Website: Calipari Family Foundation Mission/Info: The Calipari Family Foundation is dedicated to improving communities and bettering the lives of those in need. The foundation advocates and invests in policies and programs that make a positive, measurable impact on communities [...]
Coach: Nick Saban Sport: College Football, NCAA Team: Michigan State Spartans, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide Website: Nick’s Kids Fund Mission/Info: The Nick’s Kids Fund was started by Nick and Terry Saban during their time at Michigan State University, and has continued to support organizations today. The Nick’s Kids Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated [...]
The baseball world is mourning the loss of a good guy both on and off the field. Hall of Famer, Gary Carter, passed away Thursday afternoon at the age of 57. Carter was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2011. The news was announced on his daughter, Kimmy Bloemers, website. “I am deeply saddened to tell [...]
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