This week’s Newsstand highlights inspiring acts of generosity and community support across the globe.
From Johnny’s Jog for Charity 5K in West Hartford, CT, benefiting local children’s nonprofits, to Match Madness 2025 in Salina, KS, raising over $543,000 for community organizations, people are coming together to make an impact.
In Ann Arbor, MI, Dr. Feranmi Okanlami is expanding adaptive sports at the University of Michigan, while the Flyers Alumni Charity Classic Weekend in Philadelphia, PA, will unite sports legends for a good cause.
Read on to see how you can support these meaningful efforts!
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 16, 2025
- March 16 — The annual Johnny’s Jog for Charity 5K will return to Blue Back Square in West Hartford, CT, on March 23, 2025, supporting local nonprofit children’s organizations.
- March 16 — The Trey Campbell Memorial Scholarship fundraiser in West Point, AL, continues to support local students, with its fourth annual cornhole tournament raising scholarships and community aid.
- March 16 — The Guyana Rugby Football Union received a vital kit donation from UK charity SOS Kits Aid, presented by British High Commissioner Jane Miller to support grassroots rugby development in Guyana.
- March 16 — Maui Mall Village in Kahului, HI, is celebrating spring with a free Easter event, a shopping promotion, and the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to support individuals with disabilities.
- March 15 — The Oklahoma wrestling community is rallying support for the Ferguson family after Allen Ferguson tragically passed away and his son Will sustained severe burns in the recent wildfires.
- March 15 — The Pledgeball Initiative is collecting pre-loved football kits and boots to ensure access to gear for all players, with donation drop-offs at upcoming matches and community locations in Preston, UK.
- March 14 — Penhold, AB, is fundraising for its first off-leash dog park, with the Penhold Community Leaders Society seeking donations, volunteers, and sponsors to support the project.
- March 14 — Chelsea, MI, hosted the first-ever Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation fundraiser at Revel Run, raising funds and awareness for those affected by the rare neuromuscular disease.
- March 14 — Got Electric, LLC has launched a matching donation campaign, pledging up to $20,000 to support Urbana High School Athletic Boosters through its “Boosting the Hawks” initiative in Ijamsville, MD.
- March 14 — The Manchester Road Race donated over $100,000 to charities and nonprofits, increasing its charitable reach by 18% following the 2024 event in Manchester, CT.
- March 14 — Hayes Lane will host the Tom Parker Celebrity Charity Match on May 10, raising funds for the Ahead of the Game Foundation in memory of The Wanted’s Tom Parker in Bromley, UK.
- March 14 — The Curragh Racecourse and Nua Healthcare Services are partnering to promote well-being for Kildare sports clubs through a sweepstake fundraiser and free race day tickets in Kildare, Ireland.
- March 14 — The Backcountry Bow Wow fundraiser on March 22 at The Marquis will thank the Park City, UT, community for its support during the ski patrol strike while promoting connection and education.
- March 14 — Food pantries in Portsmouth, NH, and Kittery, ME, are urging community support as federal cuts to the USDA impact food assistance programs amid rising demand in the Seacoast region.
- March 13 — Midland, MI, will host the annual Paws for a Cause fundraiser on April 29 at the Holiday Inn, supporting the Humane Society of Midland County’s programs and pet adoptions.
- March 13 — The Raise the Region fundraiser is underway in Central Pennsylvania, aiming to surpass $2.3 million in support of over 375 nonprofits across six counties.
- March 13 — The Flyers Alumni Charity Classic Weekend will debut June 21-23 in Philadelphia, PA, featuring alumni-led pickleball, running, cycling, and golf events to support local charities.
- March 13 — The Northland Pines Community Foundation continues to support the Northland Pines School District community in Eagle River, WI, by funding scholarships, enrichment programs, and local projects.
- March 13 — ReSupply, a Decatur, GA-based company, is helping military veterans find community after deployment by employing them in donation pickups for charities while reducing landfill waste.
- March 13 — The 8th annual ‘Dine Out and Shop Around’ fundraiser in Wausau, WI, is raising funds for Be Amazing, with dozens of businesses donating proceeds to support community service projects.
- March 12 — Match Madness 2025 in Salina, KS, is raising funds for 104 nonprofits, with donations matched up to 50%, generating over $543,000 by mid-afternoon.
- March 12 — Dr. Feranmi Okanlami is expanding adaptive sports at the University of Michigan, leading efforts to provide inclusive athletic opportunities through the Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program in Ann Arbor, MI.
- March 12 — The Voorhees 4th Grade Travel A basketball team raised $3,300 for Leveling the Playing Field through a shoot-a-thon at Signal Hill Elementary in Voorhees, NJ, supporting underserved youth in sports.
- March 12 — A Life Scout in Kenilworth, NJ, is seeking community support to complete a 2025 Eagle Scout project, working toward the prestigious rank achieved by only 5% of Scouts.
- March 11 — Rate Insurance has launched the “Grow for Good” charity referral program in Schaumburg, IL, donating to partnered nonprofits for every customer referral quote.
- March 11 — The McGill24 fundraiser in Montreal, QC, will see football alumnus Issie Rabinovitch and his wife Rhoda matching donations to the Redbirds football team up to $140,000 on March 12.
- March 10 — Live Oak School District’s farm project at Del Mar Elementary in Live Oak, CA, is closer to its $250,000 goal with a $125,000 matching donation and an upcoming spring fundraising dinner.
- March 10 — A Bunco for a Cause fundraiser in Monument, CO, raised funds for a meditation garden at Trinity Community Park, promoting unity and accessibility through a partnership with the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club.
- March 10 — The Futsal Charity Shield All-Star game returns on March 14 at Queanbeyan PCYC, bringing together top Capital Futsal League players to support Sock it to Sarcoma in Queanbeyan, Australia.
- March 10 — The president and vice president of a Lincoln County, NC, charity have been charged with embezzlement, with Kevin Turner accused of misusing over $300,000 for sports betting.
- March 10 — The Raise the Region 2025 fundraiser in Central Pennsylvania features a record 376 nonprofits, with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships contributing $175,000 to stretch donations.
- March 10 — Penn State University has approved a $50 million, 15-year naming rights deal with West Shore Home, renaming the field West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium starting in 2025.
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Women’s Flag Football Head Coach – Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH
- Head Women’s Volleyball Coach – Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
- Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Internship – Thiel College, Greenville, PA
- Women’s Soccer Coach – University of Dallas, Irving, TX
- Head Coach – Women’s Basketball – University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
- Head Coach, eSports – Midway University, Midway, KY
- Name, Image, & Likeness Coordinator – San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
- Head Women’s Golf Coach – University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
- Community Engagement Specialist – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota, Owatonna, MN
- Director of Promotions & Community Relations – Akron RubberDucks, Akron, OH
- League Operations Manager – RCX Sports Foundation, Roswell, GA
- Manager, Community Relations – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Topeka, KS
- Athletic Foundation Coordinator – Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
- Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Day One Fitness, Beech Island, SC
- Coordinator, Community Engagement and Volunteers – Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
- Community Affairs Coordinator – Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Denver, CO
- Volunteer Coordinator – There Goes My Hero, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
- Community Relations Assistant – Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh, PA
- Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator – Everstand, Baltimore, MD
- Sports Program Director – YMCA of Greater Louisville, Prospect, KY
- Fundraising Volunteer – Youth Empowerment Society, Texas (Remote)
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