Category Archives: Sports and Social Responsibility

The NFL and Breast Cancer Awareness

Great job by the League in building this campaign. This past weekend was the most high profile part of the campaign but this is a comprehensive effort that should make…

Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry to front PepsiCo's anti-obesity ads

I like the partnership between government, corporate, and individuals to bring attention to this issue. You can find the full article by Mark Sweney at The Guardian at http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/oct/05/frank-lampard-anti-obesity, with…

CNN Heroes – It's All Good

CNN Heroes is a terrific initiative to highlight the positive works of everyday individuals around the country and around the world. Right now voting is taking place to pick the…

The Joy of Giving, The Joy of Sports

Not hard to see joy “multiplied” when the giving involves sports. Please see this short video of an event organized by Dream a Dream in India. The story captures many…

Pakistan – Sport and play benefits children affected by violence

The benefits of play are even more pronounced in the most difficult of circumstances. One of those circumstances is being displaced within one’s own country. Internally displaced persons (IDP) suffer…

The legacy of the Chicago 2016 bid is already in place

I sincerely hope that Chicago wins the bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. The lead up to the Games and the long-lasting impact on the city and region should…

More institutional support for sports and development

This is the kind of effort in which the UN, its member states and the UN’s various agencies can really make a difference. The “failures” with respect to reining in…

Multiparty effort for multiseason activities

MLB, the Houston Astros, state of Texas and city of Houston have combined to create a tangible resource for the community that will benefit thousands all throughout the year. During…

Dreams on and off the ice

Dreams for Kids recently announced a partnership with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks that will have the franchise support the locally-based non-profit expand its efforts across North America. It may serve…

No stopping them – Dreams and Kids

I received some great materials from Tom Tuohy, Founder and President of Dreams for Kids. It is a wonderful organization started in 1989. I strongly encourage you to visit their…