Sports Philanthropy Newsstand, April 12, 2019

Take a look at some of the most interesting stories in sports philanthropy for the week ending April 12, 2019. Among these stories are:

April 10, 2019–Sports Philanthropy World Congress releases preliminary agenda
April 10, 2019–Evans Scholars Invitational set to take over The Glen Club
April 10, 2019–Podcast: David Jacobson, Inkflow Communications
April 9, 2019–Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Kidney Donor and recipient, united over a viral image from a Brewers game, return to Miller Park to throw first pitch
April 9, 2019–LA Dodgers Foundation announces 3-year, $1 Million investment in Up2UsSports.
April 9, 2019–Positive Coaching Alliance celebrates with partners at US Soccer Federation Gala
April 9, 2019–Jameel McClain promoted to Director of Player Engagement for Baltimore Ravens
April 8, 2019–Danielle Berman: UK’s largest chalet operator, Skiworld, has staff members raise money for Snow Camp.
April 8, 2019–Ravens launch Play 60 Grant for Maryland non-profits
April 7, 2019–The Sport of Philanthropy: The National Lacrosse League Partners with Right to Play to Promote Youth Development
April 6, 2019–Sports and Development: Learning is not a spectator sport
April 6, 2019–NFLPA launches a “Determine Your Health Profile” event
April 6, 2019–WGN: True grit, skill and heart on display at wheelchair basketball championship
April 6, 2019–Novak Djokovic Foundation celebrates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
April 6, 2019–Peace Players Celebrates at the Final Four
April 6, 2019-Athlete Ally: Story of Po Chun Liu, 1st woman baseball umpire from Waiwan who won 2019 IOC Women and Sports Awards
April 6, 2019–Family over Everything Foundation: Importance of Helping the battle against cancer.
April 6, 2019–Dolphins Challenge Bike Ride fights cancer
April 4, 2019–UpMetrics: US Soccer Federation’s Urban Soccer Symposium, Focusing on Sports-Based Youth Development
April 4, 2019–Philadelphia Citizen: Where’s The Heart in the Final Four (Simon’s Heart)
April 3, 2019–Tamara Jolee: Dirk Novitsky grants a Wish
April 3, 2019–Power of Sports: Indestructible One World Futbol and San Jose Earthquakes

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Roy Kessel

Roy Kessel is the Founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy has worked in the sports business world for over 20 years including serving as an instructor in Northwestern University's graduate Sports Management Program. Having served as a sports lawyer representing athletes, entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, Roy has extensive experience helping organizations improve their strategy, marketing, communications and leadership development.