Athletes and Philanthropy
I was just reading Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's blog (www.38pitches.com) and it got me thinking about the relationship between athletes and philanthropy, because Curt is an avid supporter of charities that deal with ALS. Although some athletes participate in charitable activity because they are forced to by their teams or leagues, I believe most contribute because they truly enjoy it. Also, many athletes understand that they have been truly blessed to be in the position that they are, and that helping out those less fortunate than they are is a very easy decision for them.
Athletes in this country are role models to millions of children, and these children will take notice to the charitable work that the athletes do. Helping children realize the importance of helping out those in need at a young age is very important, and athletes have the opportunity to achieve this.
There are two organizations listed on our site that were started by star athletes.
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism
The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation
The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation is dedicated to providing funds to nonprofit charitable organizations who strive to positively impact the lives of children in need. The Foundation understands that many nonprofit organizations with limited name recognition and limited budgets are making the most impact in their communities and regions. It is our goal of The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation to provide funds to these organizations in an effort to offer support for continuance of positive programs for children in need.
Both of these athletes do an excellent job with their foundations. To support either of these foundations simply by shopping online, click the link below to visit our homepage.