The powerful desire to compete

Below is a video highlighting the efforts of first-time Paralympian Torben Bröer and his efforts to make it to the 2008 Games in Beijing. It is one of many great…

December Sport and Dev newsletter available

From our friends at Sport and Dev. Issue 16 of the Sport and Dev Platform e-Newsletter is now available at http://www.sportanddev.org/newsnviews/newsletter/

Nike, Bono, the World Cup and some red laces – is there a problem with that?

John Kim publishes the very insightful and very timely “The World Cup and CSR“ blog. With the official draw taking place a few days ago, I think we are officially…

Autism and sport

Over the past year we have seen an increase in the resources dedicated to creating widespread awareness  about autism. Autism Speaks, Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism and Athletes Against Autism…

Reminder – All Stars Helping Kids' Sports, Business & Philanthropy luncheon

The third annual Sports, Business & Philanthropy luncheon will be taking place on December 8th in New York City.  Organized by All Stars Helping Kids, highlights of the event will…

Fun and Philanthropy in NYC

Our friends at the United Way’s Young Leaders Council are having a special event Saturday night December 12 in New York City, honoring Beverly Bond, a premier DJ, activist and…

Pro athletes (and league commissioners) ARE role models

It is encouraging to see the recent burst of attention given to the issue of concussions in football. Somewhat like with steroids, it was an issue brushed aside at the…

Peace and Sport Awards 2009 – The Winners

The Peace and Sport Awards Reward the Best Initiatives for Reconciliation through Sport In front of an audience of over 400 high-profile personalities from sport, politics, business and civil life…

Courtney Walsh and Cricket for Change in Jamaica – a six run start

http://www.cricketforchange.org.uk/news/fast_start_for_walsh_foundation Fast start for The Courtney Walsh Foundation and C4C Nov 25, 2009 Following the news last week that a party from Cricket for Change staff had made their way…

State of mind – our most delicate asset

Last month Robert Enke, a top-level professional soccer player in Germany committed suicide at age 32. The story was shocking in part to many because Enke seemed to have the…