Category Archives: Individuals

Let them play! Let them play!

All across the country there have been stories of sports programs in local communities and at junior/senior high schools being cut because of rampant budget shortfalls. It is startling in…

Finding his, and our, way through

Much in this world frustrates me – I just read that Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin in the past year made $32 million and $12 million, respectively, for being “of…

People, donations big and small – it's all about impact

Ndamukong Suh is 6’4″, and weighs more than 300 pounds. Drafted last night with the 2nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, he was one of the most decorated…

The NFL's best investment – the health of the players

Tonight is the beginning of one of the National Football League’s (NFL) signature events, The Draft. That’s right, having names called, young men walk up, and talking heads spew information…

Haiti Update #4 – Alonzo Mourning and Project Medishare

No doubt Alonzo Mourning knows how to ball. All-American, Olympic gold medalist, NBA champion. He has the awards to prove it.  His excellence on the court has brought him great…

Haiti Update #1: Seth Stammler and Sporting Chance Foundation

Seth Stammler, Defender, New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer; Founder of Sporting Chance Foundation. It meant a lot to hear from Seth Stammler regarding his efforts in Haiti…

Haiti Updates – April 12-16

Anniversaries are a time to reflect. Hopefully it is recognition of a happy time but certainly there are instances when the occasion is much more somber. In either case, it…

(Hopefully not) A Lonely Voice

Throughout the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, there seemingly was more discussion about expanding the tournament in the future than who might actually win the thing this year. Should there be…

Literally fighting for Haiti

The earthquake in Haiti was a tragic event that unfortunately ended the lives of thousands, injured many others, and left countless homeless and struggling to find their way to any…

A rewards program with short- and long-term benefits

Paul Pierce is many things – All-Star basketball player, NBA champion, rich and  famous. He is also a “regular” person who has experienced challenges like most people who don’t play…