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Starlight Children's Foundation And Athletes For Hope Deliver 100,000 Starlight Brave Gowns To Hospitals Jul 20, 2017

Starlight Children's Foundation announces its first major distribution of 100,000 Starlight Brave Gowns to hundreds of Starlight partner hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country, in partnership with Athletes For Hope whose member athletes will help deliver gowns to pediatric patients throughout the U.S. More →

Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Top Female Athletes Oct 23, 2015

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) — the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports — celebrated the biggest night in female sports at its 36th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Nothing But Nets And Athletes For Hope Join To Fight Malaria Jan 21, 2015

The United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign and Athletes For Hope are joining forces to connect professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes and their fans to help save lives by preventing malaria, a leading cause of death among children globally. More →

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Sounds The Alarm For Kids In America Aug 5, 2014

During the weekend, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) launched Great Futures: the Campaign for America’s Kids by taking over Times Square, the Web and communities nationwide with a powerful message – “When school’s out, Clubs are in.” More →

Celebrities Gear Up For Chopped Tournament Of Stars Jan 24, 2014

With a $50,000 grand prize for charity on the line, celebrities from different walks of life compete in the ultimate Chopped Tournament of Stars, premiering Sunday, March 9th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network. More →

Ne-Yo and Olympic Legends Support Day for Kids Sep 9, 2013

Imagine seeing Grammy award-winning singer Ne-Yo in a tug-of-war with Olympic Legends Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Gail Devers on his side – and all 3 of them losing to a group of kids from the Boys & Girls Club! More →

Olympic Legends Kick Off Triple Play Summer Games Jul 16, 2012

Let the games begin! Less than two weeks before the 2012 Summer Olympic Games kick-off, Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America is teaming up with four medal-winning U.S. Olympians for the Triple Play “Summer Games” to reinforce the spirit of the Olympic Movement, and motivate youth to get active and live healthy through physical activity. More →

Denzel Washington And Celebrity Friends Launch New Charity PSA Sep 22, 2011

Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America (BGCA) have announced a star-studded new Public Service Advertising (PSA) campaign, featuring 21 notable Club alumni dramatically showcasing the impact of the Boys & Girls Club experience in transforming the lives of young people. More →

Usher Urges Youth To Be Great May 11, 2009

As part of Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America's (BGCA) new advocacy campaign — BE GREAT — five-time Grammy award winner, philanthropist and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Usher has unveiled a new billboard featuring his childhood picture and a call-to-action — BE ICONIC. Usher joins 25 prominent alumni in the new advocacy campaign to help increase public awareness and understanding about the positive impact of Clubs. More →

Andre Agassi Talks About Athletes For Hope Jan 16, 2009

Former tennis great Andre Agassi has talked about his charitable efforts and his work with Athletes For Hope is a recent interview with CNBC. More →

Warrick Dunn To Host Fundraiser Tonight Oct 13, 2008

The Sixth Annual Warrick Dunn Foundation Gala will be held tonight, October 13, in Atlanta. More →

Star Athletes Create Charity Team May 9, 2007

Athletes work hard to be the best at what they do, and now some of the top sports celebrities have joined their efforts to form a team with a common goal of philanthropy. The prize they hope to win is a better future for the world. More →