A 7 year old cancer patient scored a 69 yard touchdown this past Saturday in a scrimmage for his favorite team. The crowd of more than 60,000 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska was roaring as Jack Hoffman escaped the defenders all the way to…

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels recently hosted his annual “Owen’s Locker” charity event at a childrens’ hospital in the Houston area. The event, sponsored by Walmart, centered on a huge locker filled with tech gadgets such as brand new iPads, laptop computers, and video…

As the creator and editor of The Giving Athlete I have taken on the responsibility to inform the public (to the best of my ability) of the many positive “works”athletes are involved with in the community. I also have the opportunity to work with these…

On Thursday, March, 14th Jon Beason held his first ever charity fundraising event at Texas De Brazil on South Beach. Here are some highlights from the event.   For more information on Jon Beason’s MLB Foundation visit: http://www.jonbeason.org/index.php

The man with the “million dollar smile” is Jon Beason. Beason is a middle linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. He recently started his foundation back in 2012, Jon Beason’s MLB (Making. Lives. Better) Foundation, to help benefit the lives of “at-risk” youth. We’ve covered and…

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Adrian Ross will be hosting the first Annual Angels In The Alley Celebrity Bowling Classic. The event will be held on Saturday March 9th at Strikes Unlimited in Rocklin, California.  Set to be a “star-studded” event, this bowling tournament is for the benefit of…

Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten was announced as the winner of the Walter Payton Man of The Year Award for 2013. Now in its 43rd year, the award has become one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon an NFL player. The award was…

This is a great story. If you weren’t a fan of J.J Watt, this story will convince you to become a fan. The little girl’s name is Brianna. She is 6 years old and she is in love with Houston Texans Defensive End    J.J.…

It’s not everyday that you get to see LeBron James singing as Rick James or Pat Riley doing his best Love Boat performance, but that’s exactly what will be going on Monday night in South Beach, as Shane Battier and his wife Heidi are hosting…

   The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is the NFL’s annual prestigious prize for the best humanitarian in the league. At the end of every season, each NFL team nominates a player who has demonstrated excellence in football and community service. Then, a…