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A Findlay fundraiser winner just gave his entire $2,500 prize back to support local high school athletes. The Trojan Club's ball drop event brought the community together for a cause that keeps giving.
Seventeen-year-old AB Hernandez just made history by winning state championships in high jump and triple jump for the second year in a row. While protests happened blocks away, inside the stadium fans cheered and the focus stayed on athletic excellence.
The Big Sur Marathon Foundation has quietly invested over $7.2 million into Monterey County since 1986, turning race proceeds into life-changing programs for at-risk youth and community wellness. This year alone, they'll give back more than $650,000.
Greek life organizations at the University of North Dakota are raising thousands of dollars for charity through creative philanthropy events that bring the entire campus together. From donation drives to all-you-can-eat fundraisers, these students are proving that giving back is at the heart of their mission.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Olympic medalist and UFC legend Ronda Rousey is ending her decade-long retirement to challenge how fighters get paid. She's not just stepping back into the ring—she's building a new path as a promoter who wants to give athletes their power back.
Odicci Alexander-Bennett played an entire professional softball season while pregnant, gave birth in January, and is now back to compete again. Her journey shows how women athletes are rewriting what's possible after becoming mothers.
Dr. Lissa Woodruff received CHI Health Good Samaritan's Champion of Philanthropy Award for her decades of service and generous giving. Her story shows how one physician's commitment can strengthen an entire community's healthcare.
McCutcheon High School senior Aubrey Miller is back playing basketball just five months after tearing her ACL. Her rapid recovery is giving hope to young athletes facing similar injuries.
Birmingham just made history with the largest European Athletics Championships ever, drawing over 218,000 fans and breaking 57 records in seven days. The event proved major sporting events can thrive without taxpayer risk while giving back to local communities.
Volunteers at Royal Star & Garter homes across the UK are discovering that caring for veterans helps them heal from their own grief. These dedicated helpers, many who lost loved ones at the charity's care facilities, are now returning to give back and find comfort in the process.
A small island community just awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships to its graduating class, with every single student having volunteered during high school. Over 500 individual scholarships recognized students for academics, athletics, and their dedication to giving back.
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena secured his second consecutive Olympic gold medal, clearing 5.83 meters on his first attempt to win via countback. The victory elevates both his world ranking and the Philippines' standing in international athletics.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
Soccer legend Mia Hamm is teaming up with Tylenol to normalize conversations about pain in women's sports and fund real recovery resources. The campaign includes $1 million in support and grants for female athletes who've long been told to simply power through injuries.
Regional Queensland is celebrating as 2,000 athletes gather in Mackay for the state's largest multi-sport event, cutting travel costs and reviving local clubs. From Olympic heptathletes to 13-year-old runners, the North Queensland Games are proving that world-class competition can thrive outside major cities.
World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
Students run barefoot on pebble-covered tracks while high jumpers land on school mattresses, but Ghana's new Sports Fund is stepping in to fix grassroots athletics. After their first field visit revealed both incredible talent and dangerous gaps, officials are mobilizing resources to give young athletes the equipment and infrastructure they deserve.
Florida State supporters just shattered fundraising records, pledging over $106 million to support student athletes across 21 sports. The historic year brought new facilities, a national championship, and proof that when communities invest in young athletes, everyone wins.
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