Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford and safety Damar Hamlin spent Monday giving back to their community through heartfelt, hands‑on charity events. Benford visited the Buffalo Erie County Public Library to read and promote his new children’s coloring and storybook Stylish Safari: The Adventures of Being You, encouraging creativity and self‑expression among kids—and calling the experience “a blessing.” Meanwhile, Hamlin, alongside his Chasing M’s Foundation and Buffalo PAL, hosted a back‑to‑school event on Buffalo’s East Side, distributing hundreds of backpacks filled with supplies, offering football drills and CPR training—an initiative close to his heart since his own life‑saving collapse on the field in 2023
“Boosting Community Spirit Through Sports Charity Events” explores how organizing sports-related charity events can strengthen community ties, promote inclusivity, and support local causes. It emphasizes the unifying power of sports to bring people together across age, background, and ability, fostering a sense of belonging and collective purpose. The article also outlines strategies for successful event planning—such as engaging local organizations, recruiting volunteers, and using effective outreach—to maximize both participation and impact. Overall, it shows that sports charity events are powerful tools for building stronger, more connected communities.
Have a nice week!
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Roy
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CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING September 1 2025
August 25 – Collier scores 32 in return from 7-game absence, Lynx beat short-handed Fever 97-84
August 26 – West Seneca’s Shaun Dolac makes the Los Angeles Rams’ initial 53-man roster
August 26 – The Buffalo Bills got it right; WR Tyrell Shavers makes 53-man roster
August 27 – Why the Buffalo Bills signing former All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer makes sense
August 27 – Rashee Rice Suspension Fallout: Xavier Worthy gets a boost
August 27 – Cavaliers’ Max Strus is out at least 3 months after having surgery on his left foot
August 28 – JCSU Football Heads to Harvard for Historic Matchup Against Morehouse
August 28 – Fox to remain on YouTube TV for now as football season gets underway
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
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Assistant Director, Live Events/TerpVision – University of Maryland
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Volleyball JV Head Coach – West Lincoln High School, Lincolnton, NC
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Volunteer Coach – Phoenix Union HS District, Metro Tech HS, Phoenix, AZ
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WMS Boys Track & Field Head Coach (Seasonal) – Traverse City Area Public Schools, MI
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CHS Girls Varsity Assistant (JV Head) Soccer Coach – Traverse City, MI
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WSH Varsity Assistant/JV Head Baseball Coach – Traverse City, MI
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Athletic Site Manager -Upper Arlington City Public Schools, Columbus, OH
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Director of Student Athlete Success – Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
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Visiting Faculty – Sport Management – Sport Leadership and Management – Miami University, Oxford, OH
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