Category Archives: Social Responsibility

Another factor to consider – legacy

The bidding for the right to host huge events like the Olympic Games and the World Cup took an a more competitive feel after the Summer Games in LA in…

Still Need to Be Aware

On this last day of October, we wanted to include an inspiring video that captures some of the history of the relationship between New Balance, Susan G. Komen for the…

What a way to enjoy "retirement"!

Arthur Webb is unbelievable. Some might say a bit crazy (in a good way). In a piece from August 31, 2009, Chris Ballard of Sports Illustrated writes about Arthur and…

"I'm in it to win it"

A terrific event took place last week that was focused on fun, good health, and safety. And it was for a group that we all should hope to be members…

Sharpen those pencils! SportBusiness' Making The Difference conference

Okay,we are WAY past pencils. Get those computers fired up and get your abstracts into SportBusiness. According to SportBusiness, “SportBusiness event Making The Difference – The Sport and Social Responsibility…

1 month reminder – Peace and Sport Int'l Forum

Hopefully we will have some reps from the U.S. there. November 25 – 27, 2009 The Peace and Sport International Forum  2009 http://www.peace-sport.org/homegb.htm For more information about the 2009 Forum,…

Videos of great work in action

New Videos from sportanddev’s Favorites (YouTube) Inside PPI – ME’s Conflict Resolution Retreat Tag Rugby Development Trust – Hurstmere School Tour to Zambia 2009 SwimLanka Periyaneelavanai 09 03 2009 SwimLanka…

Good luck Mr. Hirsch – Doin' 26.2 at age 75

Sounds like a New Yorker’s New Yorker. A great story on many levels: Running the New York Marathon at age 75. Getting support from friends and family. Running to raise…

IOC granted UN observer status

Being engaged with other thought and action leaders is a good step for the IOC. Hopefully they will give it the type of consistent attention and the level of resources…

National School Lunch Week – playing and eating right

For those of us older than 20, memories of school lunch are mixed with fear and joy. Fear – “what exactly is that you are serving me?” versus Joy –…