Category Archives: The Do’ers

People, organizations, companies making it all happen

Wavin' the flag for love, friendship, and the beautiful game

Just to get you even more excited about the worldwide party beginning on June 11, we have this fun concert video for K’Naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”, which is Coca-Cola’s officially licensed…

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…

Winning and losing in the pursuit of happiness

When your favorite team loses, it can be disheartening, emotionally draining, and something that can even impacts your physical state (hopefully you haven’t punched any walls!). I have been there…

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…

"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…