This week’s newsstand highlights extraordinary acts of generosity, like Bubba Watson’s house donation and the Wizards’ Season of Giving.
Globally, LaLiga and Real Madrid are raising funds for flood victims, while Matchroom Boxing invests in youth.
Local efforts include charity regattas, gaming fundraisers, and record-breaking donations.
Join in and make a difference today.
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 NOVEMBER 3, 2024
- November 2 — Bubba Watson’s hole-in-one at Indonesian Masters secures house donation for family in need.
- November 1 — Bartari in Scranton, Pennsylvania, hosts gaming fundraiser to benefit Geisinger’s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.
- November 1 — Washington Wizards kick off 2024 Season of Giving in Washington, D.C., with food drives, community meals, and holiday surprises.
- November 1 — Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree set for November 7 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to support over 115 local nonprofits.
- November 1 — Matchroom Boxing partners with Empire Fighting Chance to invest in grassroots boxing, benefiting thousands of young people across the UK.
- October 31 — NFL owners’ political donations reach $28 million in 2024, a sevenfold increase from the previous election cycle.
- October 31 — LaLiga clubs launch fundraising campaign to aid victims of Spain’s deadly flash floods, with efforts highlighted during match broadcasts.
- October 31 — Real Madrid donates €1 million and launches fundraising campaign with Red Cross to aid Storm Dana victims in Spain.
- October 31 — Virginia woman admits to embezzling nearly $260K from POW charity, using funds for personal purchases and identity theft.
- October 31 — Connecticut author Aug Stone to donate $1 from every copy of Sporting Moustaches sold during Movember to men’s health charity.
- October 31 — 114 boats compete in the annual Halloween Regatta in Long Beach, California, raising funds for The Children’s Clinic.
- October 31 — Liberty Federal Credit Union donates $10 million to University of Southern Indiana Athletics, securing naming rights for Liberty Arena.
- October 30 — Amy Daniels named Executive Director of Carolina Hurricanes Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, bringing extensive experience in community partnerships.
- October 30 — Over 50 West Michigan artists to showcase at a charity pop-up gallery in Grand Haven, benefiting community radio station 103.5 WAWL.
- October 30 — John Calipari and Arkansas basketball players embark on a statewide “Tip-Off Tour” to give back to communities across Arkansas.
- October 30 — Macon RBI offers exclusive Nashville dinner with Jim Nantz to raise funds for inner-city youth baseball and softball programs.
- October 30 — Presidents Cup introduces $250,000 stipends for players and captains, replacing the traditional charity-only model for funds.
- October 28 — Randolph student volunteers raise over $6,000 for Henry’s Loving Team charity during Spirit Week call-a-thon fundraiser.
- October 28 — Stittsville District Lions Club celebrates 60 years of community service, honoring its long history of contributions since 1964.
- October 28 — Shafter breaks ground on a $30 million Community Sports Complex, funded by grants and a $5.5 million donation from the Wonderful Company.
- October 28 — The 15th annual ‘Tips for CHiPs’ event in Bakersfield sets a new record, raising over $55,000 for the Widows and Orphans Trust Fund.
- October 28 –Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa expresses gratitude to Bills fans for donating $16,000 to his foundation following his Week 2 concussion.
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Assistant Director, Annual Giving at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Associate Athletics Director for Development, Weber State University, Ogden, UT
- Manager, Community Relations & Guest Services, Diamond Baseball Holdings LLC, Spartanburg, SC
- Manager, Community Engagement – Area 6 (Central), Special Olympics Florida, Clermont, FL
- Manager, Community Relations and Youth Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks, El Segundo, CA
- Community Relations Coordinator, Carolina Hurricanes, Raleigh, NC
- Manager, Community Relations, Washington Nationals, Washington, DC
- Program Director, Miami, Up2Us Sports, Miami, FL
- Executive Director of Development and Alumni Engagement, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR
- President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc, Chicago, IL
- Youth Development Specialist, YMCA of the Suncoast, Spring Hill, FL
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