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.
Guzman 23 Foundation
August 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Player: Jose Guzman Sport: Baseball, MLB, Retired Team: Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers Website: Guzman23Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website): 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… [Continue Reading...]
Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities
August 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Player: Edgerrin James Sport: Football, NFL, Retired Team: Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks Website: Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities Mission/Info:(Via the website): 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… [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...]
Brad Richards Foundation
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Player: Brad Richards Sport: Hockey, NHL Team: New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars Website: Brad Richards Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): 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.… [Continue Reading...]
Tim Thomas Foundation
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Player: Tim Thomas Sport: Hockey, NHL Team: Boston Bruins Website: Tim Thomas Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): 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… [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...]
Brewers, Braun hit “Home” run
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This week, Milwaukee’s Habitat for Humanity is hard at work building 10 new houses (rough frame) for 10 families during their 2012 Build-A-Thon. Luckily for them, the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation stepped up to the plate as the presenting sponsor for the event, while Brewer outfielder Ryan Braun donated $50,0000 to the cause. Cecelia Gore, Executive Director of… [Continue Reading...]
Ryan Sheckler: Charity
May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For someone that is roughly the same age as me, I am truly amazed by how much skateboarder Ryan Sheckler has already accomplished in his lifetime. He was born in 1989; by four years old, he was successfully completing ollies, and by 2003, at 13, he had turned pro. That same year, Ryan won first… [Continue Reading...]
Dodgers, Pirates, Raiders
May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Is your favorite team or athlete making a difference? April 22-28, 2012 1st Gold Star: Los Angeles Dodgers On April 26, the Dodgers unveiled their 4th Dreamfield this season. The field, located at Lennox Park in Los Angeles, received a refurbished chain ink backstop, new dugout roofs, a refurbished irrigation system, regrading in the outfield… [Continue Reading...]
