Our annual look at professional athletes that are giving back to their communities
Whole Health Athletics is a hub for everything new and innovative in the sports world. We also love to give props to athletes that understand that they are not bigger than the game they play. Professional athletes are role models and have a large influence over their fans. Here is our annual list of athletes giving back to a cause close to their hearts. #prolanthropy
VON'S VISION FOUNDATION
The mission of Von's Vision is to provide low-income Denver children with the eye care and corrective eyewear they need to be their best in the classroom and in life. Every year 5,000 low-income 1st grade students enter the Denver Public School System without ever seeing an eye doctor. More than 1,900 of them need glasses. The Denver Public School System currently has more than 27,000 low-income students who need some level of vision correction. Learn more at vonmiller.org @vonsvision58 @vonmiller #vonmiller #vonsvision #denverbroncos #charity #nfl #wholehealth #workout #wholehealthathletics
SEGUIN'S STARS
One of Tyler’s biggest missions when he came to Dallas was to positively impact the youth in the community by inspiring them to live healthy active lives, embrace education, and reach for the stars in setting their goals. He works towards his goal using his Seguin’s Stars Charity in partnership with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dallas to directly influence dozens of young lives each year. Learn more at tylerseguin.com @tseguin92 #healthylife #nfl #nhl #dallasstars #kids
BREES DREAM FOUNDATION
As much pride as Brees takes in his on-field performance, he takes even more pride in his community service endeavors. Drew and his wife, Brittany, established the Brees Dream Foundation in 2003 and since then have contributed over $33,000,000 to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education and opportunities for children and families in need. Brees has also proudly participated in five USO trips visiting Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, Turkey, Djibouti, Dubai, Okinawa, and Guantanamo Bay. Learn more at drewbrees.com @drewbrees #drewbrees #dreambigfoundation #cancer #neworleanssaints #nfl #charity
ALL RISE FOUNDATION
Many of our communities are facing problems related to our children & youth demonstrating underdeveloped citizenship and a lack of possessing hope for their future. The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established by Aaron to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities Learn more at allrisefoundation.org @allriseofficial #allrise #yankees #allrisefoundation #aaronjudge #mlb
GRONK NATION YOUTH FOUNDATION
The Gronk Nation Youth Foundation is dedicated to inspiring youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community and fitness. Our mission is to help kids stay actively involved in school and sports and provide them with the tools needed to help them follow their dreams and live a happy and more successful life. Gronk Nation provides grants to sports programs and in addition, the Gronkowski brothers, provide appearances at events with selected nonprofit organizations that effectively serve and benefit children with an emphasis on health, education and fitness. Learn more at gronknation.com @gronknation #patriots #cbd #gronk #sportsrecovery #balance #nfl
LET THEM PLAY FOUNDATION
The Let Them Play Foundation is a chance to fund opportunities for play and raise awareness of the plight of inactivity facing our children. There is a direct correlation between the degree of fitness a child has and their cognitive ability, their test scores, their academic success. We know from studies that if you don’t play, your brain is smaller. Play is essential. Learn more at letthemplayfoundation.org @ltpfoundation @ebrynes22 #mlb #letthemplay #ericbyrnes #play
WHY NOT? FOUNDATION
The mission of the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation is to inspire the lives of children, empower them to ask “Why Not?” and teach them to never give up.
The foundation works to help children that are facing hardships of any kind and when faced with that adversity fight to succeed and to never give up. Russell Westbrook and his brother were taught to ask “Why Not?” every time they were told they could not do something. It is this encouragement and strength that Russell and his family want to spread to children across the country. Founded in 2012, the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation is dedicated to supporting community based education and family service programs while encouraging youth to believe in themselves. Learn more at whynotfoundation.org @whynotfoundation @russwest44 #nba #charity
ES10 EMMANUEL SANDERS FOUNDATION
Emmanuel Sanders, President of the Emmanuel Sanders Foundation and San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver, started his foundation to positively impact the lives of financially disadvantaged families. Since a young age, Emmanuel has always had a love and passion for the game of football but he knew that through the game he could use his platform to make a difference in the community. Learn more at emmaunuelsanders.org @emmanuelsanders #nfl #charity #sanfran
WITHIN REACH FOUNDATION
The Mission of Allen Robinson’s Within Reach Foundation is to provide educational opportunities and resources to low-income and inner-city Chicago students to help put success within reach. Learn more at allenrobinson12.org @allenrobinsonfdn @allenrobinson12 #chicagobears #nfl #helping
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