Wade Wins NBA Community Service Award
Dwyane Wade has received the 2012-13 Kia Community Assist Award for his outstanding efforts in service and philanthropy. Both fans and a panel of judges selected Wade as the winner of the annual award,…
KD Donates $1 Million to Oklahoma Relief Efforts
Kevin Durant continues to cement his image as one of the most sincere and generous people in the NBA. On Friday, he donated $1 million dollars to the Oklahoma disaster relief efforts and also motivated…
LeBron Auctions Off Sneakers for Newtown Families
In the midst of the NBA playoffs, LeBron James is in the news for something larger than basketball. The front-runner for this year’s MVP is auctioning off a pair of sneakers to benefit the Newtown…
Amendola Vows to Support Marathon Tragedy
In the wake of the recent Boston Marathon tragedy, Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola made a very generous promise to the city of Boston. Looking to support the victims of last week’s terror, Amendola pledged…
Charles Tillman Goes Global with The International Children’s Heart Foundation
Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has been working hard to advocate for the International Children’s Heart Foundation (ICHF), an organization that works to support patients of congenial heart disorders. Tillman feels a strong personal connection to…
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Kids Getting Fit with Brandon and Katie Fields
It was a day of fitness and fun at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this past Saturday [April 13th]. Brandon and Katie Fields held their 3rd Annual Fields Fit Fest, the first one South Florida. It was a free event sponsored by Broward Health. The…
Heat put on 16th annual Family Festival for charity
The Miami HEAT showed off their strong commitment to charity today at their Family Festival event behind the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and other players and coaches played with kids, talked with fans and put on an encore performance…
7 Year Old Scores Long TD in Nebraska Spring Game
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…
Texans’ Owen Daniels Holds 3rd Annual Locker Charity
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…
Ice Cryotherapy – Safe Recovery Treatment For Athletes
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…
A Great Start for Jon Beason’s MLB Foundation
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
Jon Beason’s Carnival-Style Celebration
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…
Angels In The Alley 1st Annual Celebrity Bowling Tournament
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…
2013 Walter Payton NFL Man of The Year Award Winner: Jason Witten
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…
6 Year Old Girl Cries, J.J. Watt Proposes
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.…