What We’re Reading
Holiday Edition
Every day, athletes all over the world are doing incredible work in their communities by giving back, creating opportunities for those less fortunate, and making connections that will last a lifetime.
The holiday season is a time when we can give back to others in our community. From ‘The Gift of Game, giving back to inmates, hosting an annual holiday giveaway, tackling food insecurity, and more, here are five articles the AFH team has read over the holiday season that you may have missed.
“Money raised through Wilson’s “Gift of Game” donation will benefit local YMCAs in 20 key markets around the U.S. Funding will be used to provide more Y scholarships, enabling access to play by subsidizing more membership and youth sports fees for under-served kids in 2024.”
Read the full article on wilson.com.
“Kuzma offered children who were visiting their mothers at the jail Christmas gifts. Additionally, he helped donate more than $60,000 worth of clothes to the incarcerated women to wear upon their release and to job interviews through the Kyle Kuzma Family Foundation.”
Read the full article on theflintcouriernews.com.
“We are giving back to the community in which we all grew up in, which is Yulee,” said Rose Johnson, Henry’s aunt. “We have always been a giving family and my grandmother would be proud to see that her family is still giving back in the giving season.”
Read the full article on firstcoastnews.com.
“It’s a really cool opportunity to give back to the people who need it, especially around this time of year,” linebacker Curtis Robinson said. “I love the holidays. It just feels really good to be a part of something that can help families that need a little assistance, have a really good holiday and enjoy the season.”
Read the full article on 49ers.com.
“Queen’s student-athletes always step up at this time of year to help us provide food to the community over the holidays,” says Ronda Candy, Executive Director of Martha’s Table. “The donation they bring is significant each year, and we’re very grateful to everyone who contributed to this year’s drive.”
Read the full article on queensu.ca.