This week, communities are coming together in powerful ways, and you can be part of the impact!
From Games Done Quick’s Disaster Relief Done Quick event supporting Hurricane Helene victims to Swim Across America’s inspiring charity swim for cancer research, incredible causes need your help.
Now is the time to donate, participate, or share—your involvement can truly change lives and uplift those in need!
Have a nice week! LIVE GENEROUSLY!
Roy
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CHAPTER NEWS
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 6, 2024
- October 6 — Games Done Quick to host Disaster Relief Done Quick event from October 11-13, 2024, raising funds for Hurricane Helene victims in the southern Appalachians.
- October 6 — Swim Across America – Charlotte returns for its 8th annual charity swim on October 6, 2024, at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie, raising funds for cancer research and patient programs at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital.
- October 6 — Wellfit Girls to host the inaugural Swinging With Purpose® Applied Underwriters Invitational on October 11, 2024, at The Quarry Golf Club in Naples, supporting leadership programs for teen girls in Southwest Florida.
- October 5 — Tennessee Athletics Launches “Mountain Strong” Merchandise to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts, with Proceeds Donated to Charity.
- October 5 — Cal Student Wins $100K in Pat McAfee’s College GameDay Kicking Contest; $600K Donated to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts.
- October 4 — Duke Athletics and Two Men and A Truck Host “Stuff a Truck” Event in Durham to Aid Hurricane Helene Victims.
- October 4 — Lingenfelter Collection Opens to the Public in Brighton on October 5 for Pink Fund Fundraiser Supporting Breast Cancer Patients.
- October 4 — Quantum Advisory Football Team Raises £3,000 for Children’s Charity Tŷ Hafan at Cardiff Football Fives Tournament.
- October 4 — Family First Foundation Selected as October 2024 Three Degree Recipient, Receiving $20 Donation from Eriksen Chevrolet for Accurate WQAD Temperature Forecasts in Moline, Illinois.
- October 3 — Fans Attending UNC vs. Pitt Football Game in Chapel Hill on October 5 Can Donate Items for Hurricane Helene Relief at Multiple Kenan Stadium Drop-off Locations.
- October 3 — Charity football match in Carlow on October 6, 2024, at St Pats AFC, featuring sports stars and influencers to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, with kickoff at 3 pm.
- October 3 — Augusta National Golf Club and Community Foundation for CSRA Pledge Joint $5 Million Donation Toward Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in the Augusta Area.
- October 3 –Congressman Tim Burchett Pauses Fundraising Efforts, Urges Donations to Hurricane Helene Relief in Eastern Tennessee and Surrounding States.
- October 3 — City of Green Breaks Ground on Ohio’s First Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Adaptive Sports Field at Kleckner Park, Set to Open in Spring 2025.
- October 3 — Registration for 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1, and Shamrock Shuffle Opens This Month, with Applications for the Marathon Starting on October 22.
- October 1 — Ways to Donate and Support Flood Victims in Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene.
- October 1 — 13th Annual giveSPORTS Equipment Drive Collects 12,570 Pieces of Sports Gear and Raises $5,000 for Local Children in Colorado.
- October 1 — Matthews Auto Group Hosting 6th Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 5, Donating up to $100,000 to Local Children’s Charities in Vestal and Norwich, NY.
- October 1 — Darlington Raceway Hosting “Track Laps for Charity” on October 10 to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts, with Proceeds Going to the American Red Cross.
- October 1 — NC State Football’s Davin Vann Leads Hurricane Helene Relief Drive, Collecting Essential Items for Western North Carolina at Close-King Indoor Practice Facility.
- September 30 — New Hampshire Charities Face Uncertainty in Securing Casino Donations Amid Lack of Transparency in Casino Selection Process.
- September 30 — Here’s How You Can Help People Impacted by Hurricane Helene: Donate to Reputable Charities Providing Relief Across the Southeast.
- September 30 — Want to Help People and Animals in NC Affected by Hurricane Helene? Here’s How to Donate and Support Recovery Efforts.
- September 30 — Jack Morgan 5-a-side Football Tournament to Raise Funds for North London Hospice in Memory of Young Cancer Sufferer on October 20 at Powerleague in Mill Hill.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- October 10 — 17th Annual Caring for Kids Gala
- October 17 — Beautiful Lives Project Second Annual Court of Dreams Event
- October 21 — Eat and Evolve
- October 22 — Act Today: 16th Annual Conference
- October 23 — Sportico-RISE Women’s Sports
- October 28 — Marine Corps Southwest Florida Golf Outing
- November 1 — 17th Annual Concussion Legacy Foundation Gala
- November 20 — Spieth & Friends Flyaway Sweepstakes
- February 6 — Ditka & Jaws Cigars With The Stars
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
- Compliance and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Coordinator, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA
- Director of Annual Giving, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
- Associate Director of Development – Athletics, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
- Deputy Athletic Director, External Affairs, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas, TX
- Sports Coordinator, Crossroads YMCA, Hobart, IN
- Community Relations and Alumni Affairs Manager, Dallas Cowboys & Jones Entities, Frisco, TX
- School Athletic Director, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
- Government & Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator, Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, Boston, MA
- Community Relations & Events Coordinator, Ontario Reign, AEG Worldwide, Ontario, CA
- Sports Relationship Leader, YMCA of Central New York, Fayetteville, NY
- Program Supervisor – Youth Sports, Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, New Milford, NJ
- Program Director, Up2Us Sports, Miami, FL
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