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
*background image was created by the Dallas Examiner* A new topic has become more common in sports news over the last couple years: athlete activism. Whether it’s kneeling during the national anthem, taking on issues and meeting with government officials or lending their brand to causes, athletes are taking a stand and using their voices.… Continue reading Is athlete activism actually making a social impact?
We took a break from our regular blog this week to share some of our sports philanthropy resource articles that have recently been published on our site. Here are some highlights from each of them. Athlete Activism What is Athlete Activism? Athlete activism is the idea of athletes using their name and brand to make… Continue reading Sports Philanthropy Resources
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
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