Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA)

We're ? WINNERS! ? Tuesday night, Laureus USA took home the bronze at the @AnthemAwards for our #SportForGood cities initiative in the Health - Community Engagement category - and celebrated at a winners awards reception in NYC! From the beginning of this journey in 2014 in New Orleans, to now 8 cities globally, we're thankful for the recognition & honor. ?? Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures, Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures, Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op, Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup, and many others. “The Winners of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.” The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet, with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.

As 2024 quickly comes to a close, we’re excited to invite you to our final Sport for Good Atlanta Town Hall and Social of the year on December 4th! Join us for an evening of networking, reflection, and inspiration at the Russell Center in Atlanta. This special event will offer a chance to socialize with colleagues and new faces, hear key highlights from the year, and engage in insightful fireside conversations. Together, we'll explore the power of relationships—especially those formed through the Sport for Good Atlanta network—and how they drive meaningful change in our communities through the power of sport. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with peers or forge new partnerships, this event promises to be an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration. Come for the conversation, stay for the connections, and leave inspired by the incredible work being done to harness the transformative power of sport. RSVP ?? https://buff.ly/3Zb2nFb

We were thrilled to host our Sport for Good Chicago Fall Town Hall recently, lucky to be surrounded by over 140 community leaders, from coaches to organizational leaders, funders to city officials. We heard great presentations from our friends from Movember and University of Illinois-Chicago about the mental health of our young people and the adults that support them. To kick off campaign month, Michelle Carlson of Movember shared eye-opening statistics about young men's mental health and discussed their multi-year commitment to our Sport for Good Cities. Breaking into small group discussions, the coalition brainstormed innovative and collective strategies for creating an ecosystem that promotes well-being for young people and adults alike. We look forward to the next time we're all together! #SportForGood | #Movember | #SportForGoodCHI

Sport for Good New York City! We're hosting our year-end town hall in ? BROOKLYN ? on 12/4 and would love to invite you to come recap an impactful year, meet new Leadership Council members, and provide feedback on our plans for collective action in 2025. RSVP ??

To our 2024 TCS New York City Marathon team - Team #SportForGood - we thank you for your dedication to improving the lives of youth and uniting communities through the power of sport. Together, you didn't just conquer a physical feat - but raised money to support our grantmaking and convening work in our Sport for Good Cities. Matt, Cecile, Lisa, Alex, and Rhonda - CONGRATULATIONS! ??

Our Elevating Black Leaders in Sport cohort met in Atlanta last week for the culmination of the program - we thank and celebrate the leaders for their commitment! The strong bonds and community formed during this program have left them well-equipped with the tools and network they need to continue impacting future generations through the power of sport. The leaders experienced the best of Atlanta while in town - with a program visit to our partners at First Tee - Metro Atlanta, a final fundraising workshop, and a win from the Hawks at their home opener! Special thank you to our partners at Gatorade and NBC Sports for their support of the #EBLS program and their commitment to elevating diverse leaders and increasing access to sport. #SportForGood

?? Our Sport for Good Cities model has been selected as a FINALIST for the The Anthem Awards in the Health - Community Engagement category! Nelson Mandela's belief that sport can change the world isn't just a speech, but a call to action for the communities we serve. Together, we've built a stronger #SBYD sector as we advocate for sport as a vehicle for positive youth outcomes. In the spirit of our collaborative effort, we need your vote! We're up for a Community Voice award, voted on by the public. To celebrate and vote for Laureus, please visit https://lnkd.in/gTZMiUU7! #SportforGood

Last week, The Arctic Challenge team raced 4,800 meters down the Charles River at the historic Head Of The Charles Regatta, finishing strong with the 9th fastest time among 32 competitive crews. More meaningful than the race results was how the team came together to support the mission behind The Arctic Challenge. Driven by a commitment to giving back to New Orleans youth and inspiring young people around the world, we showed up with teamwork, resilience, and the courage to try something new. Thank you to the 5 incredible athletes who joined us on the racecourse to make this vision a reality. Athletes(bow to stern): Maggie Daly, Emily Daly, Harrison Soffer, Jimmy Graham, John Huppi, Andrew Tropp, Meghan OLeary, OLY, Hannah Huppi, and Bennett Rossell A special thank you to Boston University Rowing for the invaluable support throughout the weekend. From providing us with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, to the warm welcome we received from coaches, athletes, and alumni, we truly felt part of the BU Rowing family. It’s clear that BU Rowing has built something extraordinary, and we were privileged to experience the amazing community firsthand! To get involved or to learn more about our charity partners, Covenant House New Orleans and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA), visit TheArcticChallenge2025.com. #HeadOfTheCharles #Rowing #TheArcticChallenge #CovenantHouse #LaureusUSA #PowerOfSport #BostonUniversity #BURowing

Reminder! We have a Virtual Training Camp coming up with Rainbow Labs next week that will level up your skills in engaging LGBTQ+ youth and creating spaces for them to thrive in sport. Check it out by RSVPing through the link below. ????