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2/22/2012
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1/27/2012
Great Sporting Legends to Attend Laureus World Sports Awards in London
LONDON, January 23, 2012 - Sporting greats, past and present, will be in the audience when the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards is held in London on Monday, February 6.
At the Awards Ceremony will be a host of Laureus Academy Members, Ambassadors, Nominees and sports stars
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1/27/2012
Secretary Clinton Announces Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Cultural Ambassador
On Wednesday, January 18, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer and a New York Times’ best-selling author, to discuss
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1/27/2012
NASCAR's Jeff Gordon Visits Rwanda
“Our journey began from the United States in New York on Tuesday, December 6,” he writes. "After a few hours of sleep and breakfast, we were off to visit our first of three hospitals in Rwanda. Our first
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1/27/2012
Mays highlights 23rd annual B.A.T. fundraiser
NEW YORK -- It began with a playful 80-year-old Willie Mays talking baseball in commanding fashion for 15 priceless minutes, finally declaring "The Catch" during the 1954 Giants-Indians World Series his
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| 1/30/2012 |
Wolfhound Battalion Helps ‘Waves for Water’ Expand to Afghanistan
Since 2009, Waves for Water, (W4W) has been applying pragmatic solutions to the belief that everyone should have access to clean water. Founder and pro-surfer Jon Rose and partner Christian Troy teamed
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| 1/27/2012 |
Great Sporting Legends to Attend Laureus World Sports Awards in London
LONDON, January 23, 2012 - Sporting greats, past and present, will be in the audience when the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards is held in London on Monday, February 6.
At the Awards Ceremony will be
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| 1/27/2012 |
Secretary Clinton Announces Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Cultural Ambassador
On Wednesday, January 18, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer and a New York Times’ best-selling author, to discuss
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| 1/27/2012 |
NASCAR's Jeff Gordon Visits Rwanda
“Our journey began from the United States in New York on Tuesday, December 6,” he writes. "After a few hours of sleep and breakfast, we were off to visit our first of three hospitals in Rwanda. Our first
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| 1/27/2012 |
Mays highlights 23rd annual B.A.T. fundraiser
NEW YORK -- It began with a playful 80-year-old Willie Mays talking baseball in commanding fashion for 15 priceless minutes, finally declaring "The Catch" during the 1954 Giants-Indians World Series his
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| 1/27/2012 |
Eddie Guardado's Stars & Strikes
Join:
"Everyday Eddie" Guardado, 2-Time All-Star Pitcher
Torii Hunter, LA Angels of Anaheim 4-Time All-Star
Michael Young, Texas Rangers 6-Time All-Star
Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers 2-Time All-Star
Derek
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| 1/27/2012 |
Former Royals Greats Share Optimism for 2012
KANSAS CITY -- Three former Kansas City stars got into the spirit of optimism about the 2012 season at the Royals Awards Luncheon on Wednesday.
"I don't think it's a secret that it's been a tough
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| 1/27/2012 |
Bailey Hits Lanes to Strike Out Pediatric Cancer Closer hosts Bailey Bowl to benefit Strike 3 Foundation
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. -- Andrew Bailey declined to make a joke about throwing strikes, even as he stood in a bowling alley. Turns out, he's not much of a bowler.
"I'm just trying not to fall down," the
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| 1/27/2012 |
Tigers entertain young fans at Kids Convention
DETROIT -- The concourses of Comerica Park were quiet Saturday morning, with Tigerfest postponed for ballpark renovations. That doesn't mean the Tigers were back into hibernation with the close of their
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| 1/27/2012 |
Jeter honored with Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
TAMPA, Fla. -- Wednesday night's "Launch Party" kicked off the 9th Annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic, presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. But this year's fundraiser held a little
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| 1/27/2012 |
Faith at Heart of Kershaws' Work in Zambia Dodgers ace and wife share their story in a new book
LOS ANGELES -- National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw was at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, but he wasn't talking about his salary-arbitration situation -- or even about baseball.
Kershaw
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| 1/27/2012 |
Jobe to be honored at annual scouts gala Doctor performed historic elbow surgery on Tommy John
Dr. Frank Jobe, the surgeon who performed the historic 1974 elbow operation on Tommy John, resulting in a career-saving surgery that bears the former pitcher's name, will be honored Saturday during the
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| 1/27/2012 |
Phillies Charities 5K set for March 31
Lace up those running shoes, Phillies fans. Registration opens Tuesday at 10 a.m. for the 2nd annual Phillies Charities 5K, set for Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
The USATF certified 5K (3.1 mile) run
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| 1/27/2012 |
Detlef Schrempf Earns Award for Charitable Work More than a decade after his career in the NBA ended, the former Sonics' foundation is going strong
Detlef Schrempf admits that he and wife Mari were "young and dumb" when they started the foundation that bears the name of the former Sonics standout.
They wanted to help children, so while Schrempf,
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| 1/27/2012 |
“Giving is Winning” – the campaign gets off to a flying start!
With a few months to go until the Games in London, the “Giving is Winning” campaign is gathering momentum. The IOC, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the
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| 1/6/2012 |
Katrina inspired Texans DeMeco Ryans to help others
When Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans was playing at the University of Alabama, he was invited to help some victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Witnessing the reaction of those who benefited from his time
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| 1/6/2012 |
Resop family raising money for cancer research
PITTSBURGH -- A regular visitor at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh during the 2011 season, Chris Resop found himself moved by the story of one 2-year-old boy he met during the summer.
During
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| 1/6/2012 |
Byrd goes extra mile for charity
As a child, Jairus Byrd used to do charitable work because it meant spending more time with his father. Now that he's in the NFL, the Buffalo Bills safety is helping others in a bigger way.
Whether
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| 11/23/2011 |
The Moyer Foundation’s Dream Catchers Event Raises Over $325,000 to Benefit Foundation Initiatives Helping Children in Distress
The Moyer Foundation hosted their Dream Catchers fundraising event on Friday, November 11th at Skylight West in New York City. The evening raised over $325,000 for Moyer Foundation initiatives, including
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| 11/23/2011 |
Cal Ripken Jr. Making a Difference Overseas
On November 16, 2011, Cal Ripken Jr. returned from his third trip abroad as a Public Diplomacy Envoy. Ripken and Major League Baseball standout Brady Anderson traveled to Japan November 8-16 as sports
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| 11/23/2011 |
The Howard Family Foundation gets into the holiday spirit!
Representatives from Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard's, Howard Family Foundation delivered 60 turkeys to ACHIEVEability in West Philadelphia.
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| 11/8/2011 |
Wall Street Journal By WSJ Staff
Tickets to big-name fashion shows don’t come easy, but now you can buy your way into the Versus show during Milan Fashion Week in February.
On Nov. 11, two tickets to the 15-minute fashion show of
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| 11/8/2011 |
Children affected by addiction focus of effort. By EMILY SCHRANK Tribune Staff Writer 5:55 p.m. EDT, November 3, 2011
SOUTH BEND — When Camp Mariposa-Indiana opens in December, children from families affected by addiction will have the opportunity to be themselves in a safe environment, according to Karen Moyer, co-founder
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| 11/8/2011 |
The Moyer Foundation, founded by Philadelphia Phillies' 2008 World Series Champion Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen, recently opened the doors to their new East Coast office in Philadelphia. The new office,
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| 11/8/2011 |
The Pearl S. Buck International Woman of the Year Award was given to Karen Moyer for her outstanding contribution in humanitarian outreach and improving the quality of life and expanding opportunities
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| 11/7/2011 |
Olympic stars survive NYC Marathon
Apolo Anton Ohno crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon in 3:25:14 -- not bad for a guy who is used to full-gas efforts of a minute or two. Sweating but steady-legged in the afternoon sun,
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| 11/7/2011 |
Pro hoops exhibition all about charity
Monday's Pro Players Charity Classic will feature Utah Jazz players, Jimmer Fredette and other NBA athletes, but organizer Larry Fox doesn't just focus on the high-caliber talent that will play in the
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| 11/4/2011 |
Flyers kick off promotion for annual charity event
Flyers publicist Rebecca Goodman set the ground rules for a pre-game news conference meant to drum up publicity for the team’s annual fundraiser.
Lauren Pronger, wife of Chris, would not be taking questions
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| 11/4/2011 |
Military families benefit from TPC charity tournament
PGA Tour players and sports personalities will participate in a special charity golf tournament Monday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach to benefit military homefront programs.
The event begins
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| 11/4/2011 |
Foyle Hosts Athletics & Academics Camp
It’s rare that a professional athlete makes changing the future of at-risk youth one of his top priorities in life.
But that’s exactly what Magic Director of Player Development Adonal Foyle is doing
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| 11/4/2011 |
George’s charity bowling event
Bills safety George Wilson is hosting a charity bowling event in Tonawanda on Friday night from 7-9 pm to benefit his SAFETY Foundation, and several Bills players will be on hand.
It’s an evening of
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| 11/4/2011 |
The Magic Johnson Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Community Empowerment
The Magic Johnson Foundation (MJF) announces the launch of Point Forward Day, a national day of awareness and action to celebrate 20 years of impact. The Foundation's 20th Anniversary campaign (MJF:20)
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| 11/4/2011 |
Making game-changing assists off the court
Star athletes are uniquely positioned to generate charitable donations within the city in which they play, and their teams often rely heavily on their drawing power when it comes to the big business that
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| 11/4/2011 |
Rollins Family Foundation to host star-studded charity gala
Inaugural "Havana Nights" marks foundation's second fundraising event
The 2007 National League MVP, Jimmy Rollins and his wife Johari, formally announced they will be hosting their first ever "Havana
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| 11/4/2011 |
Moyer Foundation’s Camp Mariposa Camp aims to transform young minds
When Camp Mariposa-Indiana opens in December, children from families affected by addiction will have the opportunity to be themselves in a safe environment, according to Karen Moyer, co-founder and chairman
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| 10/31/2011 |
Strike 3 Foundation
Andrew Bailey from the Oakland A's and his wife Amanda, are hosting a charity bowling event to raise money for the Strike 3 Foundation. The money raised be donated to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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| 10/26/2011 |
Former MLB star Frank Catalanotto hosts charity golf outing on Long Island
A former professional baseball player from Long Island is “going to bat” for a worthy cause.
Smithtown’s Frank Catalanotto, who will be remembered for his 14-year baseball career, and his wife Barbara
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| 10/26/2011 |
Matt Barnes to host charity game Nov. 5 in San Jose
With the NBA lockout appearing at a standstill, Lakers forward Matt Barnes will host an exhibition Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at San Jose Events Center featuring the 2007 Golden State Warriors and the current
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| 10/26/2011 |
State Farm and Major League Baseball Go to Bat for the SADS Foundation Again
Charity captures tenth weekly $18,000 donation
State Farm® and Major League Baseball® (MLB) today announced that the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation has earned their second $18,000
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| 10/24/2011 |
City Kids Go Beyond The Scrum, Learn Life Lessons In Rugby
The nonprofit group Up2Us teamed up with Play Rugby USA Wednesday to teach the game to students at Alain L. Locke Magnet School for Environmental Stewardship in Morningside Heights. NY1’s Ruschell Boone
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| 10/5/2011 |
ClubCorp Holds Fifth Annual Charity Classic
The World Leader in Private Clubs, announces that its fifth annual ClubCorp Charity Classic, the company's nationwide major philanthropic open-house event, is now under way. Through Dec. 31, 2011, more
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| 10/5/2011 |
"Girls Night Out" is about fashion and fundraising
The Park City Women's Business Network "Girls Night Out" fundraiser is an expansion of what the organization does in its monthly meetings, said Amy Tisovec, the fundraising chairwoman for the network.
The
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| 9/28/2011 |
Doubles legend Mark Knowles hit a memorable ace Wednesday morning, though it wasn’t struck on his usual surface of choice, but rather the second hole of the Austin Country Club during a golf exhibition
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| 9/28/2011 |
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will host his third annual charity fundraising dinner at Morton's The Steakhouse in Scottsdale on Oct. 3.
The event will feature celebrity servers including
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| 9/28/2011 |
Capitals forward Mike Knuble participates in the ceremonial puck drop
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Hockey League (NHL) and Washington Capitals Charities presented a $10,000 donation to the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program during a special charity event in support of the
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| 9/28/2011 |
Former world No.1 Tiger Woods signs on to play a charity event in Japan against three female golfers
Former world No.1 Tiger Woods signs on to play a charity event in Japan against three female golfers
Tiger Woods will take on the girls in a charity golf event in Japan in November when he tackles three leading female players.
Woods, who barely qualified for his own charity tournament, will take part
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| 9/28/2011 |
Nissan Teams Up With Levi Leipheimer's King Ridge GranFondo Event
"Innovation for Endurance" Program brings 100% electric Nissan LEAF to the event
SANTA ROSA, Calif.,Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Innovation for Endurance program, Nissan is proud to
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| 9/28/2011 |
Broncos' Paxton helps physically-challenged with charity
DENVER - Denver Broncos' long snapper Lonie Paxton has many talents besides his athletic ability. One is his creativity with charitable events.
The Second Annual Lonie Paxton Celebrity Sporting Clays
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| 9/21/2011 |
Victorino hits a grand slam with his charity
SHANE VICTORINO obviously didn't get the memo that charitable donations in this country fell 3.6 percent last year - the biggest annual drop in philanthropy since 1956.
The thinking is that Americans,
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| 9/21/2011 |
Buffalo Bills Founder and Owner, Ralph C. Wilson Foundation gives $1 million to UB Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Through the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, the Wilsons have given $1 million to honor the Buffalo Bills team physicians in the UB Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, where they teach and train
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| 9/21/2011 |
L.A. Kings Alumni Luc Robitaille and Jim Fox Join UnitedHealthcare Employees to Fight Senior Hunger
More than 150 people to help pack food boxes at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
LOS ANGELES, Sep 21, 2011--Activities part of AARP Foundation's
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| 9/21/2011 |
550 miles in two days? No issue for Webb and Lafontaine
When Steve Webb started looking for a partner to ride alongside him from Toronto to New York to help raise money and awareness for charity, he didn't have to look far.
The former Islander volunteers
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| 9/21/2011 |
Panthers and Queens reach out
University students to volunteer to help Sedgefield Elementary
Omar Gaither remembers the first time a Carolina Panther visited his school, Sedgefield Elementary, back in the mid-90s.
"It was amazing.
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| 9/21/2011 |
Former Chicago Bears and 2X Super Bowl Champion Jim McMahon Hosting Music Jam Charity Event in Scottsdale
On October 15th, Jim McMahon will host the Music Jam featuring a live concert and party to benefit two charities. The event will be private and noted celebrities and community members will be in attendance.
Former
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| 9/21/2011 |
Waterloo triathlon set for Sunday
WATERLOO - Peregrine Charities is hosting the 2011 Peregrine Charities Triathlon on Sunday at George Wyth State Park.
This fourth annual triathlon will have both Olympic and Sprint Distance races. The
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| 9/16/2011 |
In a pre-game ceremony before the August 26 Philadelphia Phillies’ game, Jamie and Karen Moyer took the field to present a check from The Moyer Foundation to Camp Mariposa Philadelphia in the amount of
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| 9/6/2011 |
Team Up! For the Food Trust
Dear Family and Friends,
We hope this letter finds you and yours well and enjoying a beautiful summer.
We are writing to tell you about an organization here in Philadelphia that is near and dear
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| 9/2/2011 |
Hudson teaches Kids Education is Key
Orlando Hudson is as southern as they come, but he always makes it a point to venture to Harlem and address the local inner-city kids. He has done charity work here a few times already, and plans to make
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| 9/2/2011 |
Celebrities, Concert and Cards on hand for Autism Fundraiser
Veteran R&B group Boyz II Men and a slew of sports celebrities come together Saturday for “Lake, Land and Lyrics,” a fundraiser for Autism Services of Mecklenburg County.
The event aims to aims to raise
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| 9/2/2011 |
Dwight Howard Plays Point in Earl Clark’s charity game
Dwight Howard made an unannounced guest appearance at Earl Clark’s charity basketball game on Friday night in Mount Washington, Ky., and Howard showed off his point-guard skills while playing with other
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| 9/2/2011 |
Kristi Richards supports athletes' dreams
Summerland's Kristi Richards, who lives in Pemberton, has distributed another $10,000 in grants for her charity, the Supporting the Dream Legacy Fund.
This is the fourth year for the fund, established
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| 9/2/2011 |
Cardinals support Pujols at charity golf tournament
The St. Louis Cardinals had a rare day off Monday, but several of them chose not to rest. It was time for another summer Cards tradition: slugger Albert Pujols’ annual charity golf event.
The ninth annual
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| 9/2/2011 |
Marshall Faulk will do charity event in South Florida after joining Hall of Fame
After being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this Saturday, Marshall Faulk will bring the celebration to South Florida.
Faulk, who was named the league's MVP in 2000 and 2001 and is the only
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| 9/2/2011 |
Hometown hockey hero lends a hand for local kids
On ice, Brad Marchand is used to his fans raising the roof, but this past weekend he was looking for his fans to help replace a roof.
The Hammonds Plains boy, now a celebrated Boston Bruin, attended
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| 9/2/2011 |
Local NHLers return to Sudbury rink for charity game
Even in the midst of a fun-filled exhibition hockey game, their competitiveness shone through.
Trailing a collection of midget and junior players, currently competing within the Cambrian Hockey loop,
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| 8/31/2011 |
LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam Returns To Host Forsgate Foundation Charity Golf Classic
-- Baseball Great Ken Griffey Jr. Joins Line-Up To Raise Valuable Dollars For Youth Charities --
Monroe Township, N.J.—The private Forsgate Country Club, voted New Jersey’s “No. 1 Private Club Value”
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| 8/31/2011 |
FOR HELPING YOUTH, and FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
Nine Major League Baseball Players Pitch In to Help Area Youth. Tommy John, Mike Torrez, Pete Ladd, Matt Merullo, Ross Moschitto, Larry Gowell, Bruce Berenyi, Ron Hansen, George Yankowski, all came up
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| 8/31/2011 |
Michael Vick teams up with Humane Society to support new bill
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will support a new bill which would make it illegal to even attend a dogfighting or cockfighting event.
According to the Globe and Mail, Vick was sentenced
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| 8/31/2011 |
Orf stays active in soccer with youth
Otto Orf retired in 2004 after 21 years of playing professional soccer. He didn't hang up his jersey and walk away from the sport for good, however.
His decision to retire gave him the opportunity to
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| 8/31/2011 |
Doughty taking to the diamond for London charity game
Drew Doughty has reached the summit of worldwide hockey glory — as the Olympic gold medal around his neck can attest — but the London native is hoping that success will transfer to the baseball diamond
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| 8/2/2011 |
Boston Red Sox “Picnic in the Park” to benefit team’s charities
SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011
One hour after the 1:35 p.m. Mariners vs. Red Sox game
MVP Level Picnic Tickets include a game ticket, General Admission Picnic Tickets do not include a game ticket
Proceeds of this
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| 8/2/2011 |
Michael Richards To Host 2011 Charity Golf Tournament Presented By RBC All proceeds benefit the Canadian Cancer Society and Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation
– Los Angeles Kings’ Michael Richards will host the second annual “Michael Richards Charity Golf Tournament Presented By RBC” at the Kenora Golf and Country Club on July 14, 2011, with all proceeds benefiting
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| 8/2/2011 |
CLAUDE-GIROUX CENTRE
The support of Claude Giroux and his fans will help the small community of Hearst, in Northern Ontario, benefit from a state-of-the-art physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre. The closest physiotherapy
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| 8/2/2011 |
C.R. Special Olympics big supporter receives Order of Canada
Hockey legend Howie Meeker has been involved with Special Olympics for decades, and the thought of the athletes he has known still immediately summons laughter and joy into his voice.
"Special Olympics
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| 8/2/2011 |
O'Neill Seapaddle NYC Announced for August 12
Surfers' Environmental Alliance (SEA) will once again rally the surf industry, water-sport enthusiasts, and autism advocates in support of this year's O'Neill SEA Paddle NYC. Happening Friday, August
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| 8/2/2011 |
MARVIN LEWIS GOLF CLASSIC
The Marvin Lewis Golf Classic, presented by Cincinnati Bell, is the largest fundraiser for the Marvin Lewis Community Fund (MLCF). All proceeds from the weekend's festivities do directly to our ongoing
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| 8/2/2011 |
Celebrity Dinner and Golf Classic
Join Shane, Melissa and friends, including athletes, sports personalities and entertainers, at the 4th annual Shane Victorino Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Golf Classic on November 19, 2011 in Maui,
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| 8/2/2011 |
All-Star Celebrity Fashion Show
Be there to watch your favorite Phillies’ stars, their wives, sports personalities and entertainers modeling the latest men’s and women’s high fashion designs down the catwalk. See a new side to these
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| 8/2/2011 |
NY Giants team up with Red Cross to host a blood drive
Each season, the Giants team up with the American Red Cross to coordinate a blood drive. Throughout the day, donors are able to mingle with former Giants players and have the chance to win autographed
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| 8/2/2011 |
YANKEES CONTRIBUTE $100K TO JAPAN RELIEF
The New York Yankees donated $100,000 to support rescue and relief efforts following the tragic earthquake in Japan. Of the total, $50,000 was given to The Salvation Army and $50,000 to The American Red
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| 6/5/2011 |
Presented by the Tudor Group
Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus along with Nick and Marc Buoniconti hosted the 9th Annual Buoniconti Fund Celebrity Golf Invitational presented by the Tudor Group. The event was again held at Nicklaus' private
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| 6/5/2011 |
Monday, September 26, 2011
Waldorf Astoria
New York City, New York
Save the date for the Twenty-Sixth Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner, the premiere event of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure
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| 6/5/2011 |
The Atlas Foundation holds an annual dinner, which is the single largest source of the Foundation’s donations. Over one thousand supporters attend the “Teddy” Dinner, along with numerous celebrity athletes
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| 6/5/2011 |
September 20, 2011 - LaTourette Golf Course
The Atlas Foundation hosts an annual golf outing on Staten Island. The day begins with breakfast, continues with 18 holes of golf and lunch on the course, and concludes with a festive dinner where various
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| 6/5/2011 |
Inaugural Atlanta Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by BGI
ITINERARY:
Pairings Party
Sunday, June 12, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament
The Standard Club
Monday, June 13, 2011
10:00 a.m.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
The Standard Club,
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| 6/5/2011 |
August 20–21, 2011
In 2010, we added a second day to our weekend event plus the addition of a 10K. Join us at the Montgomery County Community College campus on Saturday, August 20 for a 5K or 10K run/walk. Choose chip-timing
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| 6/4/2011 |
This fundraiser is to benefit the Scholarship Education Program at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. Bring your family out for a fun-filled afternoon while supporting a worthy cause. Check back often
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| 6/3/2011 |
NBA Champion and Miami Heat great, Alonzo Mourning will host his annual Summer event- The Summer Groove.
Held in Miami, Florida, July 22-24, 2011, The Groove is a three day weekend fundraising event
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| 6/2/2011 |
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
5:30-9:15 p.m., The Henry, Dearborn
Honoring:
Tony Brown, Ford Motor Company Group Vice President of Global Purchasing
Susie Ellwood, Detroit Media Partnership
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| 5/30/2011 |
The Grand Slam for Children Auction – October 29th, 2011
The Grand Slam for Children is a major fundraising vehicle for the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education. Proceeds from each year's star-studded event support our signature project, the Andre Agassi College
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| 5/13/2011 |
Britney Henry and Kara Patterson Give Wounded Warriors Tour
On Friday May 13th, 2011 Britney Henry and Kara Patterson invited 20 Wounded Warriors from Operation Homefront to the US Olympic Training Facility in Chula Vista, California. The AFH members and teammates
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| 5/1/2011 |
President Bill Clinton, Willie Mays, Bill Russell, Tom Brokaw, Dan Marino, Christine Lynn, Stewart Rahr, Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Michael Irvin, Brian Leetch, Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras,
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