Memphis Redbirds – Play Ball! And that means everyone.
There is nothing wrong with building a business that gives back to society through the promotion of the core of that business. In this case, a pro baseball team that…
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'Don't Play With the Flu'(TM) Campaign to Coach Families on Playing Defense Against Seasonal Flu
Originally posted at PR Newswire. You can find the full press release at http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-20-2009/0005080514&EDATE=, with an excerpt below. (Excerpt) Soccer Champions Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain Kick Off National Effort…
New York Mets, Citi and Habitat-NYC Volunteers to Build Affordable Homes in Brooklyn and Queens
Here is a nice example of using a time of celebration, in this case, the 40th anniversary of the Mets’ amazing run to the World Series, to bring attention to…
NFL PLAY 60 Supports KaBOOM! Play Days with $25,000 in grants
From CSRWire, August. 18, 2009. http://www.csrwire.com/press/press_release/27492-NFL-PLAY-60-Supports-KaBOOM-Play-Days-with-25-000-in-grants NFL PLAY 60 Supports KaBOOM! Play Days with $25,000 in grants; Communities Across the Country Get Playful and Improve Local Parks, Fields and Playgrounds…
Taking care of one's own
Former MLB player Doug Glanville gives his perspective on the transition from the playing field to “real life.” Very well written, this poignant piece touches upon issues of self-esteem, confidence,…
Scottsdale's FBR Open raised $4.3 million for charity
Dips into attendance and sponsorships put a dent into the amount the Thunderbirds, the civic organization that organizes the PGA Tour FBR Open, has to give out this year. Still,…
Growing the game – hockey
Here is an example of a truly coordinated effort. Congratulations to all parties involved. Thanks to Joe Haggerty and his Big Bad Blog at WEEI.com. The full article can be…
Sportsmanship, rightly so, gets some support
Two items, one from each side of the pond, brought some deserved attention to the promotion of better sportsmanship.While both are not monumental in nature, the hope here is that…
Bay Area stays active; this time it's the Raiders
From the Contra Costa Times, August 11, 2009 http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_13040049 Raiders helping finance new Richmond athletic field Richmond youths will soon have new artificial turf to play on at Martin Luther…
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,…
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