This week’s newsstand spotlights charity-driven sports exhibitions and major donations supporting universities and community causes nationwide.
From basketball wins to Para sport development, athletes and donors are making a difference.
Highlights include $20 million gifts to Cornell and the University of St. Thomas.
Join the movement—support your local causes today!
Have a nice week!
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Terrific turnout for our Chicago Chapter. Attendees graded books, packaged books and took a tour of the incredible facility that distributes 2.5 million books per year to Chicago area students.
NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy appeared in Chicago with sports personality Chris Broussard for a series of special conversations. Sports Philanthropy Network was fortunate to be in the front row to hear these amazing details.
Read the full write up here: https://sportsphilanthropynetwork.org/faith-work-and-football-a-conversation-with-hof-coach-tony-dungy-hosted-by-chris-broussard/
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 27, 2024
- October 27 — Illinois basketball travels to Oxford, Mississippi, for a charity exhibition, supporting a good cause despite a 91-74 loss to Ole Miss marked by 22 turnovers.
- October 27 — Drake women’s basketball opened the 2024-25 season with a 96-79 charity exhibition win over Omaha in Des Moines, Iowa, showcasing depth and perimeter strength.
- October 27 — Charity hockey games in Highland Park, Illinois, will raise funds for the Hornets Sled Hockey Team, supporting athletes with physical disabilities.
- October 26 — St. John’s men’s basketball secured a 64-46 charity exhibition win over Towson at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York, benefiting Autism Speaks.
- October 26 –Providence men’s basketball defeats UMass 63-54 in a charity exhibition in Providence, Rhode Island, led by Corey Floyd Jr.’s 19 points, benefiting a local cause.
- October 26 — The University of Maine received a $16 million estate gift from alumni Pierre and Catherine Labat, the largest ever for its athletics department, supporting student success, recruitment, and new facilities.
- October 25 — Babe’s Sports Bar, set to open in Logan Square, Chicago, in spring 2025, will offer a dedicated space to celebrate women’s sports, aiming to raise $75,000 for completion.
- October 25 — Cornell University received a $20 million gift from the Melissa and John V. Ceriale Family Foundation to enhance student mental health services, including embedded therapists and expanded well-being coaching.
- October 25 — The ParaTough Cup kicked off its 2024/25 season in Vancouver, raising over $72,000 for Para sport development in Canada, with Team Fasken winning the event.
- October 25 — No. 16 Arkansas tops No. 1 Kansas 85-69 in a charity exhibition in Fayetteville, Arkansas, raising funds for mental health providers within both schools’ communities.
- October 25 — World-ranked #4 surfer Brisa Hennessy directs her VISA Olympic stipend to The Kyle Pease Foundation, supporting disability inclusion through sports.
- October 25 — Newport Rib Co.’s 40th-anniversary fundraiser raised over $20,000 for 20 local and national charities, with patrons directing 20% of their checks to selected causes.
- October 24 — #15 Creighton hosts #14 Purdue in Omaha, Nebraska, for a charity exhibition benefiting United Way of the Midlands Disaster Relief Fund, aiding tornado recovery efforts.
- October 24 — The University of St. Thomas received a $20 million gift from the Ryan alumni family to support the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, set to open in 2025.
- October 23 — The Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, unveiled $2M upgrades to Propst Arena, featuring oversized digital videoboards to enhance fan experience and engagement.
- October 23 — No. 24 Ole Miss opens its season in Oxford, Mississippi, with a charity exhibition against Illinois on October 27, benefiting CASA of North Mississippi.
- October 23 — The Saunders Foundation has committed $30 million to the University of Rochester Medical Center, supporting orthopaedic research, clinical programs, and scholarships, with the renamed Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance at Marketplace Mall.
- October 22 — The Ripley County Community Foundation will host its 10th annual Day of Giving on November 1, 2024, offering matching donations for local nonprofits and supporting school hygiene closets.
- October 22 — Liberty University’s Club Sports raised over $563,000 during Giving Day, exceeding their $500,000 goal, with hockey teams leading donations among 44 teams.
- October 21 — Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Charity Day raises over $685,000 nationwide, with the Lawrenceburg, Indiana location donating $1,100 to Special Olympics Indiana.
- October 21 — Austin Peay men’s basketball travels to Cookeville, Tennessee, for a charity exhibition against Tennessee Tech, previewing the 2024-25 season while supporting community causes.
- October 21 — Robin Hood has launched the Pick-A-Ticker competition, a stock-picking fundraiser that invites Wall Street investors to support poverty-fighting programs in NYC, with a $10,000 entry donation and a chance to direct a portion of the funds raised.
- October 21 — Cornell University has received a $25 million gift from Irwin M. Jacobs and the Jacobs family to establish the Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, supporting research, innovation, and education in precision nutrition.
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Director of Development & Ticket Sales, Learfield Amplify, Ruston, LA
- Associate Director of Development for Annual Giving, Utah State University, Logan, UT
- Program and Volunteer Manager, Adaptive Sports Connection, Powell, OH
- Development Manager, Events, Special Olympics Northern California, Pleasant Hill, CA
- Mountain Sports School Director, Snowy Range Ski Area, Centennial, WY
- Associate Athletic Director, Women’s Sports, Kern Community College District, Bakersfield, CA
- Director of Development, Major Gifts, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, Park City, UT
- Aquatics Program Director, YMCA of South Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, FL
- Foundation Assistant, Dallas Stars Hockey Club, Frisco, TX
- Wellness Director, French Creek YMCA, Avon, OH
- Charity Event Support Lead (Entry-Level), Envision Executives, Carrollton, TX
- Supervising Recreation Specialist, City of San Diego, San Diego, CA
- Vice President of Philanthropy, Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
- Community Impact Coordinator, Austin FC, Austin, TX
- Director, Community Relations & Events, North Carolina Football Club, Raleigh, NC
- Parks & Recreation Program Administrator, City of Kingsport, TN
- Manager, Community Relations & Guest Services, Hub City Spartanburgers, Spartanburg, SC
- Program Assistant-Youth Sports, Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, New Milford, NJ
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