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…

Growing a beard? Sounds good to me!

The National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs began last week and in addition to goals, hard hits, the occasional high-sticking, we are guaranteed to see…facial hair. What? Beard-a-thon ® is the…

ESPN 30 for 30 premiere – Silly Little Game

Silly Little Game Premieres April 20, 8pm, ESPN “Fantasy Sports is estimated to be a $4 billion dollar industry that boasts over 30 million participants and a league for almost…

Best Practices Fundraising Summit – April 21-22

The Giving Back Fund (GBF) will be holding the Second Annual Best Practices Fundraising Summit on April 21st and April 22nd at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, California. The…

Haiti Update #5 – sportanddev and Up2Us

It has been a real pleasure to highlight the efforts of great individuals and organizations who are staying active in the relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti. There are, of…