San Francisco 49ers’ Brandon Jacobs may not have resigned with the New York Giants, but for one family in New Jersey, he will always be their favorite running back. When 6-year-old Joseph Armento discovered that Jacobs would no longer play for his beloved Giants, he sent Jacobs the $3.36 that occupied his piggy bank with… [Continue Reading...]
Buccaneers help vandalized program
June 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
On Monday, June 11th, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their efforts to support those in need by donating a total of $11,000 to two youth football programs that were recently the victims of property theft. K Connor Barth and LB Adam Hayward, along with Buccaneers cheerleaders, visited the Jackson Heights Youth Education Town (YET) Center… [Continue Reading...]
Steve Smith, shoes, Samaritan’s Feet
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has made a living outrunning defensive backs. So, it’s only natural that he’d refer to himself as a “Shoe Guy.” Not a Shoe Guy like Tom, or Manolo Blahnik, or even Chuck Taylor. But a Shoe Guy in the sense that he is helping underprivileged kids get shoes. On… [Continue Reading...]
Buccaneers answer letter, visit
June 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
In March, Cahoon Elementary School fourth-grader Anaijah Harris wrote a letter to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, asking the team to donate items that could be used as performance incentives for her classmates. Cahoon is a Title I school, with 80 percent of its enrollment on a free or reduced lunch program, and Anaijah believed any added… [Continue Reading...]
WDC celebrates 15 years
June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Warrick Dunn Charities reaches out to single parent families and children who have displayed a desire to better themselves. The program is centered around areas meaningful to the cause and to Warrick himself. Their latest event kicked off today. The full story is below. (Via Warrick Dunn Charities) - ATLANTA, GA (May 30, 2012) -… [Continue Reading...]
Eric Dompierre can play
June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In an amazing turn of events that has culminated the entire state of high school athletics Eric Dompierre will get his wish to play one more year. The full story is below. (Via the MHSAA) - East Langsing, MI (May 31, 2012) - Member schools of the Michigan High School Athletic Association have approved an amendment… [Continue Reading...]
Eric Dompierre continues battle
May 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The fight continues for 19 year old Eric Dompierre, a soon to be senior at Ishpeming High School in Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula. A football and basketball player for the Ishpeming Hematites, Eric continues to awe local sports fans with not only his ability, but his drive to be the best athlete and student possible.… [Continue Reading...]
Ravens help adolescent girls
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Raven’s All Community Team Foundation (RACTF) will be partnering with My Sister’s Circle (MSC) by donating $25,000 to aid in its comprehensive relationship-based program designed to mentor girls from disadvantaged Baltimore neighborhoods. Established in 2000, MSC is a local nonprofit that gets involved with young women during their challenging transition to middle school, high school and college. “All that… [Continue Reading...]
Bo Knows Bicycling For Charity
May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recently, Bo Jackson led a group of cyclists on a 300 mile trek through tornado ravaged cities in Alabama. From April 24, 2012 to April 28, 2012, Bo was joined by such athletes as Scottie Pippen, Picabo Street, and Ken Griffey, Jr. on this trek throughout towns such as Bessemer, Cullman, Jasper, and ending… [Continue Reading...]
Chargers to celebrate Seau
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On Friday, May 11th, the San Diego Chargers will celebrate the life of one of their organization’s most iconic football players, Junior Seau. The ceremony, which will be held at Qualcomm Stadium and will include a number of guest speakers, will allow fans the opportunity to participate in a community-wide tribute to a man who… [Continue Reading...]
