Category Archives: Individuals

Birdies for Breast Cancer event – Cristie Kerr

Event takes place today, August 14th. The full article about the event can be seen at http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/59699-Birdies-Breast-Cancer-annual-golf-classic-Liberty-National, with an excerpt provided below. You can learn more about the organization at…

Fun stuff – Beat Ryan Reynolds…in a marathon

Not exactly the way I would go to prove a point, but kudos goes out to Tim Reid (not Venus Fly Trap from WKRP in Cincinnati), a business exec in…

Hoyas front and center

My fellow Hoyas Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo are again in the news for their admirable off-the-court activities. As they both enter retirement full-time, we are likely to see such…

Giants' Randy Johnson dedicates baseball field in hometown

From the Pleasanton Weekly. http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=2396 Giants’ Randy Johnson dedicates baseball field in Livermore: Renovation work at May Nissen Park joins in establishment of new Livermore Junior Giants league August 12,…

Samaritan's Feet Program – Building the cause

Andy Katz at ESPN writes about IUPUI coach Ron Hunter and his efforts with the Samaritan’s Feet Program. (www.samaritansfeet.org). The full article can be found at http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4374223&name=katz_andy, with the AP…

Annual Shrine 100 Race for Shriners Hospital with Ray Evernham

You can find other racing/NASCAR charity related events listed at http://www.jayski.com/pages/charities.htm#shriners. Ray Evernham is getting back behind the wheel to help raise funds and awareness for Shriners Hospital. Evernham will…

In Passing: Eunice Kennedy Shriver

A true pioneer in the world of service, Mrs. Shriver passed away early this morning at the age of 88. She founded the Special Olympics more than 40 years ago…

April Holmes – US Olympian and role model

After a devastating injury, sprinter April Holmes rebounded and achieved her Olympic dreams. Her story will impress all.  Holmes, who won a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the…

Stewart Produces Another Successful ‘Smoke Show’ Fundraiser

Driving in circles can lead to great things!  🙂 The full article about Tony Stewart’s efforts can be found at http://stewartent.com/stewart-produces-another-successful-smoke-show-fundraiser/2009/08/06/.  To learn more about Speedway Children’s Charities – Texas…

Saban's group awards $300,000-plus to charities

Alabama’s head football coach Nick Saban has continued the charitable efforts he started when he was head coach at Michigan State. From AP. Aug. 4, 2009. http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/0809/646691.html?ref=646691 Tuscaloosa, AL –…