This week’s Newsstand is packed with inspiring stories of generosity, community spirit, and impactful fundraising efforts across the globe.
From Hawaii to West Yorkshire, people are rallying together for causes that matter – whether it’s e-cycling in Kīhei, HI, supporting cancer treatment in Castleford, England, or celebrating community impact with Special Olympics Northern California.
Highlights include 100 Men Who Care in Los Alamos, NM, making a difference with collective giving, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation receiving a record-breaking $100 million donation.
Dive in to explore these uplifting initiatives shaping lives and communities!
Also, make sure you SAVE THE DATE for Sports Philanthropy World 2025, hosted by KPMG, June 26th and 27th in Chicago!
Have a nice week!
LIVE GENEROUSLY!
Roy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING MARCH 9, 2025
- March 9 — The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea in Kīhei, HI, will host an e-cycling fundraiser on March 15, offering electronics pickup for donations to support local community projects.
- March 9 — 100 Men Who Care in Los Alamos, NM, will host a charity giving event on March 13, where members donate $100 each to a selected nonprofit based on presentations.
- March 9 — Sweet Dreams for Kids in Cleveland, OH, hosted a movie night fundraiser to support its mission of donating pajamas to hospitalized children worldwide.
- March 8 — Special Olympics Northern California hosted Polar Plunges across Sacramento, CA, the Bay Area, Tuolumne County, and Santa Cruz, CA, raising funds to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.
- March 8 — East Cobb News in East Cobb, GA, kicked off its March fundraising drive, quickly reaching a quarter of its $1,500 goal within the first few days.
- March 8 — Katie Synnott of Castleford, West Yorkshire, expressed deep gratitude as her community raised £90,000 for cancer treatment following her glioblastoma diagnosis.
- March 8 — The YouTube Allstars defeated Sidemen FC at Wembley Stadium in London, England, with IShowSpeed scoring the winning penalty in the 2025 Sidemen Charity Match.
- March 7 — The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor in Oak Harbor, WA, will host the Luck O’ the Irish fundraiser on March 15 to support the Food4Kids Backpack Program and scholarships.
- March 7 — The Richmond Renaissance Faire in Richmond, VA, launched its fundraising kickoff at Gallery5 on March 7, supporting its 2026 multi-day festival expansion.
- March 7 — WDET 101.9 FM in Detroit, MI, launched its 2025 Spring Fundraiser, calling on listeners to support public radio through membership donations by March 15.
- March 7 — The Dorset County FA in Dorset, England, launched the Kit 4 Carers charity drive to collect football gear for young carers facing financial barriers.
- March 7 — Monarch Mountain in Chaffee County, CO, has partnered with the Chaffee County Community Foundation to expand its Community Outreach Fund, supporting local charitable initiatives.
- March 7 — The Ann Arbor PTO Council in Ann Arbor, MI, launched a fundraiser on March 6 to support equitable resources for the district’s most in-need Title I elementary schools.
- March 7 — SRSLY Chelsea and Chelsea Athletics in Chelsea, MI, celebrated a successful first Autism Awareness Night, raising $1,238 for a scholarship supporting students with autism.
- March 7 — The Ohio Valley Health Center in Steubenville, OH, will host its 19th-annual gala with an Italian flair on April 27 at St. Florian Event Center to support community healthcare services.
- March 7 — Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS, is rehiring faculty as adjunct instructors after federal layoffs impacted nearly 25% of its staff last month.
- March 6 — Scaffidi’s Restaurant in Steubenville, OH, will host an all-day fundraiser on March 8, donating 20% of sales to support 3-year-old Neiko Boni’s cancer treatment.
- March 6 — The City of Kent in Kent, WA, is collecting diaper donations for the March of Diapers Drive through March 31 to support local families in need.
- March 6 — New York International FC in Queens, NY, will host a head-shaving fundraiser at Rivercrest on April 3 to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
- March 6 — HOPE Community Center in Adrian, MI, is fundraising to purchase a 15-passenger van, with a $25,000 matching gift challenge to enhance transportation for its members.
- March 6 — The Woopi Old Boys secured a 2-0 victory in Coffs Harbour, NSW, at the inaugural Walking Football Charity Shield, raising $10,000 for local charities.
- March 6 — Let’s Go Fishing Eden Prairie in Eden Prairie, MN, will host its annual fish fry fundraiser on March 8, supporting free fishing trips for seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals.
- March 5 — The Sharks Foundation in San Jose, CA, will celebrate 30 years of community impact on March 13 at SAP Center during the San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks game.
- March 5 — The accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, WA, will host the Cookie Hooky fundraiser on May 8, supporting the Community Events Fund to provide event access for local families.
- March 5 — UConn students in Storrs, CT, will dance for 18 hours at the 26th annual HuskyTHON on March 8, raising funds for the Connecticut Children’s Foundation.
- March 5 — Grand Mesa Pickleball in Cedaredge, CO, launched the Get On Court campaign to raise funds for multi-sport facilities, securing a $10,000 matching pledge.
- March 5 — Buddy’s Arcade in Cascade Locks, OR, raised $2,500 to support art education at Cascade Locks Elementary School, fostering creativity and student success.
- March 5 — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation in Washington, D.C., received a record $100 million donation to provide $100K retirement grants for Team USA athletes starting in 2026.
- March 5 — BYU’s water polo club in Provo, UT, hosted its biannual charity game during Care Week, raising funds for the Southern Provo Community Rehabilitation Clinic.
- March 5 — Tennessee’s Jahmai Mashack launched the Mashack March Madness Virtual Food Drive in Knoxville, TN, raising over $36,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
- March 4 — Team fundraising is returning at Moapa Valley High School in Overton, NV, with new text message campaigns offering broader support for athletic programs.
- March 4 — The Washington Capitals in Washington, D.C., will auction signed cherry blossom-themed jerseys on March 18 to support the Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation.
- March 3 — Jefferson County Christian School in Wintersville, OH, hosted its Feed the Need packing party, packaging 10,000 meals and raising funds for school improvements.
- March 3 — Jamesport Brewing Company in Ludington, MI, donated $2,528.44 from its January fundraiser, including a winter volleyball tournament, to the Mason County Childhood Cancer Campaign.
- March 3 — The Empty Bowls fundraiser in Sarnia, ON, kicked off with a Celebrity Bowl-a-Thon at Lambton College, aiming to raise $12,000 for local food banks.
- March 3 — The World Euchre Championship in New Glarus, WI, will take place May 15-18, raising funds for local parks and community projects through the New Glarus Cares Foundation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Community Relations and Youth Football Seasonal Associate – Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia, PA
- Game Day Operations & Community Relations Coordinator – Motor City Rockers, Fraser, MI
- Head Women’s Basketball Coach – Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
- Women’s Volleyball Head Coach – University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH
- Assistant Director of Development – Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
- Head Women’s Basketball Coach – University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken, SC
- Assistant Director of Philanthropy – Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
- Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving, Great Dane Athletic Club – SUNY University at Albany, Albany, NY
- Director of Annual Fund – Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
- Head Women’s Volleyball Coach – Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, PA
- Head Women’s Volleyball Coach – Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN
- Head Coach Women’s Golf – William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
- Assistant Director of Annual Giving – Golden Gopher Fund – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund – Rice University, Houston, TX
- Dean, Kinesiology and Nutrition / Director, Athletics – Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations – Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Community Relations Seasonal Assistant – AMB Sports + Entertainment, Atlanta, GA
- Executive Director, RMU Foundation – Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT
- Director of Philanthropy – Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
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