This week’s newsstand highlights various fundraising and charitable events, including Kayaking for Cancer 2024 in Indiana, the Jaguars’ Play Football Month in Jacksonville, and CP Soccer Atlanta supporting kids with cerebral palsy.
Iconic Olympians Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps were honored in Paris, and a Cargill billionaire’s foundation donated $500 million in Minnesota.
These stories showcase significant community efforts in healthcare, education, and sports initiatives. Get involved and support remarkable causes around you!
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NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING AUGUST 4, 2024
- August 4 — Fund-Raising Events Kick Off Effort for Kayaking for Cancer 2024 in Columbus and Seymour, Indiana
- August 4 — Iconic Olympians Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps Honored at Paris Gala for Philanthropy Contributions
- August 4 — Jaguars Rally First Coast Communities for 2024 Season During Play Football Month in Jacksonville, Florida
- August 3 — CP Soccer Atlanta Program Helps Kids with Cerebral Palsy Get in the Game
- August 3 — Minnesota Cargill Billionaire’s Foundation Closes After $500 Million in Donations
- August 3 — Brands Seek to Attract New Riders to the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota
- August 3 — WightAID Donates £16,584 to Support Eight Local Causes on the Isle of Wight, UK, in Latest June Round
- August 3 — Swindon Town Fans Embark on 140-Mile Charity Walk to First Game of Season in Chesterfield, England
- August 3 — Pan-Mass Challenge in Boston, Massachusetts Cycles Beyond $1 Billion in Lifetime Fundraising for Cancer Research
- August 2 — Orlando’s Adventures on Tap Hosts Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming for Charity
- August 1 — Sports Philanthropy Network and OmegaJam Announce Partnership in Chicago to Boost Fundraising for US Nonprofits
- August 1 — Successful Fundraising Event in Sharon, Pennsylvania Raises $14,062 to Kick Off Penn State Shenango Athletics Season
- August 1 — Parkersburg Area Community Foundation in West Virginia Meets Match Challenge, Establishing a $458,375 Endowment for Perpetual Support
- August 1 — The Ice Bucket Challenge Returns: Fundraising for ALS Cure Marks 10th Anniversary at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- August 1 — Donation of Extensive Sports Broadcast Collection Will Create Invaluable Resource at Indiana University’s Media School
- August 1 — Local Nonprofits in Lima, Ohio Receive $10,000 Donation from Annual Charity Car Show
- August 1 — Morgan State Athletics Department Set to Host Sneaker Soiree Fundraising Event in White Marsh, Maryland
- July 31 — Charity Football Game at Millersville, Pennsylvania to Fundraise for Delaware Boy Who Lost Leg in Mowing Accident
- July 31 — Tight Economy Slows Donations for Nonprofits in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- July 31 — New Research from University of Notre Dame in Indiana Suggests Online Fundraising Strategies Should Vary by Device
- July 31 — Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama to Host Charity Game Featuring Former Pros and Local Leaders
- July 30 — 14th Annual Woodforest Bank Charity Run to Take Place in Conroe, Texas
- July 30 — USA Rugby Announces $4M Donation from Washington Spirit Owner Michele Kang to Invest in Women’s Rugby
- July 30 — Enzo Fernández to Make Significant Donation to Anti-Discrimination Charity After Racist Chanting Incident in Argentina
- July 30 — Brighton Optimists Present Check for First Responders Youth Camp in Brighton, Michigan
- July 29 — Unintended Consequences: NIL in College Sports Raises Questions About Nonprofits in New York
- July 29 — MHLA Distributes Nearly $1.6M to Beneficiaries of Maui County Charity Walk in Kahului, Hawaii
- July 29 — SHIMANO Launches $10 Million Trail Born Fund in North America to Support Global Mountain Bike Trail Building Projects
- July 29 — United Way of Greater Cleveland Secures $20 Million in Matching Gifts to Support Urban Engagement in Cleveland, Ohio
- July 29 — Georgia Tech Athletics Achieves Record-Breaking $78 Million Fundraising Year, Marking a 161% Increase Amidst Changes in College Sports, Reports Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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- United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Seeks Athlete Engagement & Development Specialist in Lake Placid, NY
- Los Angeles Lakers Hiring Community Relations Coordinator in El Segundo, CA
- Long Beach City College Hiring Manager of Events and Community Relations in California
- University of Kentucky Hiring Athletic Relations Coordinator in Lexington, KY
- HUB Sports Center Hiring Development Coordinator in Liberty Lake, WA
- Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Seeks Foundation Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ
- Special Olympics Florida Seeks Manager of Community Engagement in Tallahassee, FL
- James Madison University Hiring UREC Coordinator of Sport Clubs in Harrisonburg, VA
- Event Fundraising Manager at Tim Tebow Foundation in Jacksonville, FL
- Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations at Seattle Pacific University in Washington
- Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation) at Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) in Annapolis, MD
- Community Events and Alumni Coordinator at The University of Texas at Arlington
- Youth Development Director Position Available in Atlanta, GA at Forsyth County Family YMCA
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