This week’s newsstand celebrates the power of community and sports in making a difference, from Ontario golfers feeding families to Boston marathoners racing for victories and causes.
Highlights include breast cancer fundraisers, kids’ charity games, and GivingTuesday preparations inspiring generosity nationwide.
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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 NOVEMBER 10, 2024
- November 10 — Ontario golfers raise funds for Feed Scarborough at Share and Scare Open in Dentonia Park.
- November 10 — Valpo women’s basketball hosts Kids Day game against Trinity Christian on Nov. 12 at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Indiana.
- November 10 — More than 6,700 athletes participate in the 2024 Boston Half Marathon, with Yemane Haileselassie and Fentaye Belayneh claiming victories.
- November 9 — California Gov. Newsom fined $13,000 for late reporting of charitable donations, including a $12M T-Mobile contribution.
- November 9 –Torquay’s annual Breast Cancer Charity Golf Day raises $19,500 for Breast Cancer Trials with 100 golfers in pink.
- November 9 — Robbins wins “Battle in the North” softball game in North Carolina, raising funds for ADA-compliant playground equipment.
- November 9 — Contra Costa Country Club in California raises $54,000 for breast cancer research through its annual Play for P.I.N.K. event.
- November 8 — Holiday charitable drives begin with food collections in Hagerstown, toy and diaper donations in Richmond, and an Angel Tree program in Cambridge City.
- November 8 — Nahunta Friends Meeting donates Spirit of Nahunta Day proceeds to two North Carolina charities, Camp Vision and Cross Trail Outfitters.
- November 8 — York Valkyrie to feature on Kevin Sinfield’s shirt for his upcoming charity run supporting Motor Neurone Disease causes.
- November 8 — Ripley County Community Foundation awards $50,000 in grants to Indiana nonprofits after raising $405,000 on Day of Giving.
- November 8 — Nashville Predators host Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 9 at Bridgestone Arena, supporting pediatric cancer research in Tennessee.
- November 8 — Winnersville Charity Challenge in Georgia raises $1,326, providing over 11,000 meals for Second Harvest of South Georgia.
- November 7 — Carolina Hurricanes donate $75,000 to Asheville Hockey League in North Carolina to aid rink rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
- November 7 — Saracen Casino donates 400 turkeys to Neighbor to Neighbor in Arkansas, supporting families for Thanksgiving.
- November 7 — Greenview Charity Clay Shoot in Alberta raises $57,806 for local food banks, benefiting five communities.
- November 7 — Max Verstappen’s autographed Red Bull kit raises $17,665 at charity auction hosted by Kelly Piquet’s mother in Brazil.
- November 6 — Piano Man benefit concert set for February in Indiana to support children and special needs programs.
- November 6 — eBay for Charity launches celebrity auction to support adapted homes for injured veterans nationwide.
- November 6 — 2024 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge raises $420,963 for tri-state charities, including SBH Health System in New York.
- November 6 — Creighton University in Nebraska launches Pledge For The Jays campaign, enabling fans to support student-athletes through performance-based donations.
- November 5 — GivingTuesday, a major fundraising event, returns Dec. 3 to support nonprofits across New York and beyond.
- November 5 — Running pioneer Kathrine Switzer inspires Syracuse University students with lessons on resilience and inclusion in sports.
- November 4 –Colorado Avalanche honors cancer warriors at Hockey Fights Cancer Night, raising awareness and funds with UCHealth partnership.
- November 4 — Chincoteague Island’s Picklepalooza raises $4,500 for Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence in memory of Leilani Brown.
- November 4 — Xavier defeats Dayton 98-74 in charity basketball match benefiting mental health organizations in Ohio.
- November 4 — Bills fans donate $7,000 to Ten Lives Club after Tyler Bass’s 61-yard game-winning field goal in New York.
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Director of Athletics, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
- Foundation Development Director, USA Basketball, Colorado Springs, CO
- Athletic Program Coordinator, The Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Jefferson County, AL
- STARS Program Coordinator Athletics & Youth Sports, City of Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL
- Youth Sports Coordinator, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, Detroit, MI
- Youth Development Coordinator, Boys & Girls Club of Brown County, Brownwood, TX
- Education & Outreach Manager, The Arion Press / Grabhorn Institute, San Francisco, CA
- Fundraiser, World Championships Organizing Committee, Inc., Remote
- Associate Director, Athletics, Kern Community College District, Bakersfield, CA
- Area Sales Representative – Front Range, Fundraising University, Colorado Springs, CO (Remote)
- Director of Nonprofit Funds and Legacy Giving, Rose Community Foundation, Denver, CO
- Tournament Services Coordinator, The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Jacksonville, FL
- Programs and Partnerships Coordinator, The Chris Long Foundation, Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid)
- Athletic Program Coordinator, Catholic Charities Corporation, Cleveland, OH
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