We’ve compiled some of the biggest stories and news in sports philanthropy from the month of October 2018. Take a look at the latest updates from the industry and send us us your thoughts @tacklewhatsnext! NFL Eagles DE Chris Long is at it again with donating salary to charity Eagles DE Chris Long is donating 25%… Continue reading October 2018 Sports Philanthropy Round Up
It’s October, and those accustomed to the NFL’s continued support Breast Cancer Awareness Month have seen things look a little different since last season. The NFL is still deeply engaged in their “Crucial Catch” partnership with the American Cancer Society. In the month of October, each team is assigned a home game that is their… Continue reading The NFL’s Expanded Crucial Catch Initiative
Just three decades from Michael Jordan’s “Republicans buy sneakers too” comment, we are now witnessing Nike’s extensive 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign featuring outspoken athlete activist Colin Kaepernick. Why have so many more Serenas, Colins, Stephs, and LeBrons emerged from the sports landscape? Athletes are the most visible part of today’s sports industry. Twenty… Continue reading Athlete Activism Shines a Light on Sport for Development
This week, we had the opportunity to attend the first annual Laureus Summit, hosted by Laureus USA in Los Angeles, CA. The event was held on July 18th, on the 100th birthday of their founding patron Nelson Mandela. The focus of the summit was to shine a light on the sport’s positive impact on youth… Continue reading Key Takeaways from the 2018 Laureus Summit on Sport for Good
This morning, the US Supreme Court overturned a 1992 federal law banning states from legalizing sports betting. This is huge decision that will have wide ranging impact across the country and around the sports industry. Experts at the American Gaming Association estimate that more than $150 billion is placed on illegal sports betting each year.… Continue reading Can Sports Betting Benefit the Community?
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