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Fresh off winning his first NBA championship, New York Knicks coach Mike Brown joined legendary NFL coach Tom Coughlin on stage to raise money for families fighting childhood cancer. The gala raised $1.6 million for families in New York and New Jersey.
The Miami Heat turned their annual scrimmage into an emotional celebration, honoring breast cancer survivors while raising funds to support those still fighting the disease. Survivor Susan Parks, 18 months cancer-free, walked through the player tunnel in an unforgettable moment she called her "beautiful destination."
Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey turned each three-pointer at the WNBA All-Star Contest into $500 for a charity helping Black women access better healthcare. Her 13 shots raised $6,500 for an organization fighting discrimination in Canada's medical system.
The 2026 World Cup final will make history with its first-ever halftime show, following the Super Bowl model. All proceeds support FIFA's ambitious $100 million goal to fund education for children worldwide.
A fan-driven program at Liverpool Football Club just made its biggest charitable donation yet, handing out £250,000 to local organizations. Since launching, Forever Reds has now given more than half a million pounds back to the community.
Every England national team player has donated their entire match fee to charity for 19 years, raising £15 million in secret. The tradition started with David Beckham and continues today with every squad member giving £2,000 per game.
Miami Marlins players and staff joined volunteers to pack emergency supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims, putting their platform into action for a community in crisis. The team also donated $100,000 to support ongoing relief efforts.
The Devils Youth Foundation just hit a milestone, awarding a record $1.5 million to support 38 organizations and 10 deserving students across New Jersey. More than 93,000 young people will benefit from programs focused on sports, wellness, education, and the arts.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham just invested nearly £1 million in his hometown cricket team because he says he "owes the city something." The 22-year-old England midfielder is putting his money where his heart is.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.