Category Archives: Organizations

You can be nice and still reject folks

Long-time NBA star Grant Hill, a forward for the Phoenix Suns, has always been known for his pleasant demeanor and off-the-court efforts to help others. In recognition of all his…

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…

"Sport Solidarity for Haiti" Update

Our friends at Peace and Sport just published an excellent outline of its and its partners efforts in Haiti (“Sport Solidarity for Haiti” Update). “On 8 March, we launched a…

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…

Expert-based partnership

The OLANGO CHALLENGE, a fund raising event for the benefit of the children of Olango. The event also highlights the importance of having a clean marine environment, raises awareness on…

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…

Athletes Go Green

Not the Boston Celtics, Michigan State Spartans, nor the New York Jets (though all 3 are invited to participate!) We are talking about Earth Day and all athletes and fans…

Best Practices Fundraising Summit – April 21-22

The Giving Back Fund (GBF) will be holding the Second Annual Best Practices Fundraising Summit on April 21st and April 22nd at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, California. The…

Haiti Update #5 – sportanddev and Up2Us

It has been a real pleasure to highlight the efforts of great individuals and organizations who are staying active in the relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti. There are, of…

Haiti Update #3 – Peace and Sport (part 2)

In this second part, we offer an update directly from Peace and Sport about activity over the past month. Peace and Sport Coordinated Activity in the Past Month — The…