Good News Notes: “Social media giant Facebook has partnered with 11 professional athletes for its dedicated Gaming platform to help raise funds for the coronavirus relief effort and social justice causes in the US. The partnerships feature a mix of male and female sports stars from the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Football League…
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IndyGo receives PPE donations from former NFL players and ProKel Mobility
Good News Notes: “IndyGo received boxes of hand sanitizer and 1000 masks as a donation through a partnership between former Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer Edgerrin James, Super Bowl Champion Reggie Wayne, former NFL player Brant McKinnie and ProKel Mobility CEO Kelly Gonzalez, Jr. ‘People forget about bus operators and public transportation workers that are…
Local NFL Stars Donate Medical Supplies To Berkeley Family Practice
Good News Notes: “As the battle against the coronavirus wears on, two local football stars are doing their part to aid in the fight. Cousins, Andre and Bruce Ellington, donated N95 respiratory masks Friday and provided lunch to the staff of Berkeley Family Practice, LLC. Andre along with other family members delivered the donations personally while…
Chicago Bears continue COVID-19 relief donations
Good News Notes: “As part of the $1,920,000 commitment to local COVID-19 relief efforts by the Chicago Bears and Bears Care, the organizations are providing $160,000 in total donations and matching grants to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, GENYOUth, I Grow Chicago, Meals on Wheels Chicago and The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division. Additionally, the NFL’s…
Ravens owner donates $1 million to Maryland Food Bank
Good News Notes: “The owner of the Baltimore Ravens is stepping up to help the citizens of the city his team calls home. The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation donated $1 million to the Maryland Food Bank in an effort to support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland Food Bank president and CEO Carmen…
High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape
Good News Notes: “Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area. So when in doubt, the Indianapolis Colts star confers with his coaches,…
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson’s charity golf match set for May 24
Good News Notes: “PGA stars Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will play their long-anticipated rematch on May 24 at 3 p.m., AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced on Thursday. Dubbed the ‘The Match: Champions for Charity,’ the event will include National Football League stars Tom Brady and Peyton Manning and offer $10 million to benefit coronavirus relief efforts. The…
T.O. among NFL celebs in COD charity event
Good News Notes: “Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens headlines a group of former and current NFL players participating in a Call of Duty: Warzone tournament to raise money for COVID-19 charities. Organized by Misfits Gaming Group and presented by SoFi, the $25,000 Wrecked Royale charity event is scheduled for May 13 at 6 p.m….
Serena, NFL players to compete in charity virtual tennis event
Good News Notes: “Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka plus NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Ryan Tannehill are among the celebrities who will participate in a virtual charity tennis tournament.” “The ‘Stay at Home Slam’ will be streamed Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on Facebook Gaming and on the tennis Facebook page…
10 Selfless Sports Stars That Are Giving Back To Their Communities In Very Powerful Ways
Good News Notes: “Whenever news breaks of an athlete being signed to a multimillion-dollar contract or endorsement deal, most of us have a tendency to roll our eyes. Of course, we sometimes think, they’re now going to spend it on luxury clothes and a fancy mansion — and all they do is throw a ball…