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Channel 5: Steve Young’s Forever Young Foundation Tops This Week’s Videos

Steve Young’s Forvever Young Foundation, the MÉS More Than Football program, and MetroBall is making an impact in DC.

Forever Young: Former NFL QB Steve Young founded the Forever Young Foundation in 1993 when he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The Foundation continues to serve children who face significant physical, emotional, and [...]

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This Week’s PSA: Drug-Free Sport

In simple legalese, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Act of 1997 promotes the participation in sport free from the use of prohibited substances or methods intended to artificially enhance performance, thereby rendering impermissible doping practices which are contrary to the principles of fair play and medical ethics, in the interest of the health [...]

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Channel 5: Derek Jeter Touts Weplay on ABC’s “GMA”

Yankees slugger Derek Jeter made an appearance on ABC’s “GMA” last week to promote Opening Day for the youth sports-focused social network Weplay. Also, Paul Rosen tapped for Gatorade Canada campaign, John Deere Classic sends a charity message, Laureus gearing up for 2009, and grassroots program Just Like You using sports to influence youth.

Weplay: [...]

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This Week’s PSA: US Soccer Foundation

The mission of the U.S. Soccer Foundation is to improve the health and well being of children in urban economically disadvantaged areas using soccer as a vehicle for social change. The organization has taken a leading role in supporting the continuous development of the sport at all levels. $50 million in grants, financial support [...]

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This Week’s PSA: PGA Tour’s “Voices” Spot

In an installment of the PGA Tour’s “Voices” campaign, golfer Anthony Kim shares his story of where he learned how to win (PGA Tour).

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Channel 5: Youth Sports Foundation; Agassi Talks About His Charity Work; Neighborhood Sports Chicago

Youth Sports Foundation: The Youth Sports Foundation in Iowa helps kids throughout 6 Midwest states learn and achieve in a team environment.
Programs include football, track, volleyball and golf (Youth Sports Foundation).

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Nominations Open for 2009 Steve Patterson Award

The Sports Philanthropy Project has opened nominations for the 2009 Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy.
The award acknowledges professional sports organizations and individual athlete philanthropies that have made an exceptional effort in deploying all their unique resources toward a mission that serves and improves the lives of others.
The 2008 winners include the [...]

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A Video Look at the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation

A cool video about the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation hit YouTube in the past week. The organization strives to positively impact the lives of under served children in the Greater Philadelphia region. The ESYHF teaches kids not only how to play the sport but also life-enhancing values such as teamwork, healthy conflict resolution, [...]

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This Week’s PSA: Joe Maddon for United Way of T.B.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon is featured in a new PSA for the United Way of Tampa Bay. Maddon: “Our community is generous, but the needs are greater than ever. Right here people are homeless, right here children are hungry, and right here your neighbors are hurting. I want you to look [...]

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Sports Helps Backfield in Motion Reach Nashville Kids

If you’re looking for a good ten minutes to help you start the day, this video about Nashville-based Backfield in Motion is a must-see. Backfield in Motion CEO Boots Donnelly leads off with a little bit of clarification. Donnelly: “Backfield in Motion, the name is a little bit misleading. We are more [...]

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This Week’s PSA: Jamison Narrates for KaBOOM!

Washington Wizards F Antawn Jamison narrates a new PSA highlighting the great playspaces being built by NBA Cares and KaBOOM! The organization has a terrific history of partnering with professional sports teams and athletes to create great places for kids to play across America (KaBOOM!).

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Channel 5: Munoz Foundation’s Youth Leadership Seminar Video Recap

Munoz Foundation Youth Leadership Seminar (4:31)
On October 2nd, 94 high schools flooded the Cintas Center at Xavier University for the Anthony Munoz Foundation’s Youth Leadership Seminar. This year’s theme was “Strive for Excellence.”

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