A ton of very interesting stories this week. Take a look at some of the best stories in the Sports Philanthropy World relating to the Special Olympics, the NFL, what it takes to fundraise and what different player foundations are doing around professional sports leagues.
- May 30, 2019 – Most Valuable Philanthropist Basketball awards are just 20 days away
- May 30, 2019 – Check out what the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation is funding
- May 30, 2019 – Josh Norman speaks out about educating the youth on the consequences of their actions
- May 30, 2019 – Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman hosts an event that raised money for Multiple Sclerosis
- May 29, 2019 – What does Billionaire Robert Smith plan to do with minority students?
- May 29, 2019 – Make-a-wish Foundation kid Peyton Raper signs a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers
- May 29, 2019 – Is having a 501 (c) (3) all that is required to fundraise?
- May 29, 2019 – Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation opens 84th youth development park
- May 28, 2019 – J.R. Albert Foundation continues to help out Urban Initiatives
- May 28, 2019 – Playing team sports as a child can significantly reduce the long-term likelihood of depression and anxiety for people with childhood trauma
- May 27, 2019 – Are NBA playoff tickets too expensive?
- May 27, 2019 – Only two more days until the opening of the new #ESPNBuiltToPlay community safe playspace in Dharavi
- May 26, 2019 – Should the NFL have Mental Health Professionals on-site during the week?
- May 25, 2019 – Evans Scholars Foundation – Harold Fink Stays involved with the program throughout his life
- May 25, 2019 – 51/49 Raffle Raised More Than $1M for Local Charities During 18-19 Season
- May 25, 2019 – Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children’s Charities