Below are some charity events and programs that are run through professional sports organizations. These events are usually linked with an already established charity/ foundation. The link between local or global charities and a professional sport organization creates a broader awareness of an issue. These events have to be well organized due to the participants involved and safety of the athletes that make special appearances.  
 
 
Go to fullsize imageNational Football League:
 
Play It Smart- Youth program that provides educational programs and events to student athletes.
Pro Bowl Outreach- NFL charities present funding to Hawaiian nonprofit organizations every year during the Pro Bowl.
NFL Disaster Relief Fund - Responds to September 11th- provided $10 million 
Super Bowl Outreach- Throughout the week of the Superbowl the NFL stages events assist the host city. 
 
Rams S Andre Kirkland poses with a breast cancer survivor at the finish line of the 2007 Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure.    Andre Kirckland at Race For A Cure                                                     
Giants rookie LB Zak DeOssie plays board games with a few residents of the Ronald McDonald House.Zack DeOsse at The Ronald McDonald House
 
 
 
 
Go to fullsize imageNational Basketball Association:
 
NBA Cares- Charity that provides donations and community service through UNICEF, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
Read To Achieve- Program aimed at combating global illiteracy by hosting read-aloud events in arenas and community centers.
Nothing But Nets  - Grassroot campaign which distributes insecticide-treated bed nets in Africa for each $10 donation
 
 
 NBA Players in Africa for "Basketball Without Borders Fund"
   
   Kelenna Azubuike and Thunder at a “Rescue Recess Event” sponsored by NBA Cares
 
Go to fullsize imageMajor League Baseball:
 
FanFest- 40 baseball-themed attraction event that provides fans a chance to experience being a MLB player.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund - Funds programs, fields and equipment purchases for youth baseball
Breaking Barriers - Events that teach children the value and traits they need to deal with barriers and challenges in their lives
 
 
  Matt Beise helping with local exercise and out-reach events Paul Konerko helping at Habitat for Humanity
 
 
 
Go to fullsize imageNational Hockey League:
 
Hockey Fights Cancer - Charity for national and local cancer research institutions
Hockey's All-Star Kids - Foundation that links the hockey community with young victims of cancer and other diseases
Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation - Charity contributes financial resources to non-profit organizations that benefit children’s health, education and inner-city services
              
Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month is in October. Clubs will wear logos on their helmets.   Garth Brooks at Teammates for Kids event
 
 
 
Related Links:
 
www.nba.com/nba_cares
 
www.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community
 
www.jointheteam.com
 
www.nhl.com/nhlhq/community/index.html
 
Below is a link to a video recap of FanFest in 2007:

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v108692.c10869.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/10869/v0001/mlb.download.akamai.com/10869/2007/open/as07/preview/070807_make_a_wish_400.wmv&pid=gen_video&cid=mlb&v=2&mType=w&urlstr=&mUrl=&type=v_free&_mp=1 


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    Rochelle Love:I enjoyed your page. I love when athletes/entertainers become passionate about something other than their career and give back to the less fortunate.
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