Honoring the Legacy of Morty Gudelsky
We are deeply saddened to share the untimely passing of Morty Gudelsky, a cherished member of the Athletes for Hope community. Morty was a man of incredible character, kindness, and generosity, whose presence brought joy and warmth to everyone around him. His passion for helping those in need continues to inspire us all.
In memory of Morty, all donations to Athletes for Hope will go toward supporting the causes he cared so deeply about, carrying forward his legacy of compassion and service. Your contribution will help ensure that his work in making a difference lives on.
General Giving
With a charitable donation, you are enabling us to work with athletes at all levels to help them ignite their passions and make a difference across a vast range of causes. You are also bolstering the important work of our charitable partners throughout the country as well as our ongoing programming supporting underserved youth physical activity, hospital visits, mental health and AFH University.
Together, we can harness the unifying power of the athletic spirit to make a difference in the world.
Any amount donated to Athletes for Hope enables us to bring athletes together to educate and inspire them to channel their energy for a common goal: to make a difference in the world.
Your gift could…
$25
fund access to mental health training and resources for AFH athletes
$50
fund supplies for one AFH University community connection
$100
provide funding for underserved children to participate in a CHAMPS virtual visit
$250
provide funding for a virtual athlete visit to a local children’s hospital
$500
fund an in-person visit between an AFH athlete and an underserved school
$1000
cover the costs for one semester of AFH University team visits with a community organization or underserved school
Other Ways to Give
Give via Wire Transfer
Contact: Diana Venezia, Director of Development: dvenezia@athletesforhope.org
Honorary Gifts
If you would like to make a gift in honor or memory of someone, we will send a letter of acknowledgment to the honoree or their designated family member. Please include the following information when making your gift:
- The name of the person being honored or memorialized
- The contact information for the person we should notify
Workplace And Matching Gifts
If your company matches charitable contributions, request a matching gift form from your employer and enclose with your gift. We will do the rest.
