Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA)

In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate Amy Purdy—a Paralympic medalist, entrepreneur, and advocate who shattered barriers in adaptive snowboarding and opened doors for others. Through her co-founding of Adaptive Action Sports, she empowers individuals with disabilities to pursue action sports. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit. ?? #WomensHistoryMonth | #AdaptiveSports | #DisabilityPride | #AmyPurdy | #ParaSnowboarding | #AdaptiveActionSports | #SportForGood

As we commemorate International Women's Day and Women's History Month, take a moment to think about the profound impact women in sports have on young people. Coaches, mentors, and athletes play a crucial role in molding young people by serving as role models. Throughout this month, we'll showcase several female athletes' tenacity and pioneering contributions to our #SportForGood movement. Join us in acknowledging the enduring influence of women in sports, both past and present, as they lay the foundation for future generations. ??♀? #WomensHistoryMonth | #IWD2025 | #InternationalWomensDay |#ForAllWomenAndGirls

A little #tbt today to our "Big Game, Bigger Impact" event last month with Nike and Dove in New Orleans! #SportForGood https://buff.ly/KQCu0Hm ???: Kewe Ukpolo | Polovision

Join us for our next Virtual Training Camp, Evidence-Based SEL Strategies for Conflict Resolution, on 3/19! Learn how social and emotional learning (SEL) can promote personal growth and strengthen team unity during disagreements. Acquire insights and methods to manage conflicts, creating an environment that fosters both individual development and improves group dynamics. ?? RSVP ??

The nominees for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, the most prestigious honors in sport, are in! Winners will be announced at the show on April 21st in Madrid. 25 years after the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards were held in Monaco in 2000, this special anniversary edition of the greatest show in sports will celebrate the growth of Laureus as a unique sporting movement – encompassing the world-famous Awards and the work of Laureus Sport for Good in over 40 countries. ?? Scroll through to see which nominees are making their marks stateside, including grantee program Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc. who have been nominated for the coveted Sport for Good Award. ??

In celebration of Black History Month, we pay tribute to the extraordinary legacy of many of Laureus USA's athlete ambassadors, whose game-changing contributions are forever woven into the fabric of Black history. Their triumphs in shattering barriers, securing championships, and championing social justice show an influence that extends far beyond the field of play, reaching deep into the heart of communities, and serving as inspiration for future generations. ?? ?? ?? #SportForGood

Participation in sports is linked to increased self-esteem, better academic performance and higher career aspirations for girls. Sports also have the power to build confidence, foster leadership skills and create lifelong connections. However, girls often face barriers that prevent them from participating and staying engaged. On this episode of Open Space Radio, Cort and Cara are joined by leaders from various organizations to discuss strategies for making sports more inclusive and empowering for young girls. Tune in to hear from Teresa Morrissey, Senior Program Manager at NRPA, Kelsey Moore, Director of Social & Community Impact at Nike, Jillian Green Loughran, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport, and Julia Lankford, Director of Operations at Laureus USA Sport for Good Atlanta. Listen now: https://bit.ly/41aCODX Nike Center for Healing and Justice through Sport Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA) #NRPAYouthSports #PowerOfParks #ParksAndRec #OpenSpaceRadio

Join #SportForGoodATL for our first town hall of the year to add your voice to the conversation on youth sport! We'll be convening at The Russell Center on 3/13 for a midday conversation on one of our key focus areas for the year: Access to Quality Sport and Play. We will discuss why this issue is so crucial to you, how it impacts youth and communities, and how we as a collective can make change. We welcome you to bring your voice to the conversation and help us find ways to create more opportunities for sport in the city. ?? #SportForGood RSVP ??

Can sport empower communities? Change systems? Provide young people with skills needed to enhance their educational and life outcomes? YES! Going to #SXSWEDU 2025? Hear from those involved in collective action efforts across the country using sport as a lever to create positive change and examine how schools and higher education institutions play a crucial role in bolstering these efforts. Attendees will learn more about the history, approach, challenges, and impact of local organizing through sport and be inspired to bring these lessons back to their schools, programs and communities. #SportForGood To add our session to your schedule, visit www.laureususa.co/sxsw-edu Arshay Cooper Peter Feldman Meredith Whitley Ismail El-Shaakir

Super Bowl in New Orleans, the hometown, gave life to so many local initiatives, creators, leaders, vendors, and businesses like I’ve never seen before! Grateful to the Players Coalition for offering space on Radio Row to talk about Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA) and Sport for Good New Orleans impact through sport. We also had the opportunity to bring one of four rowers Hannah Huppi to highlight The Arctic Challenge 2025. She will be rowing across the Arctic Ocean with Jimmy Graham, John Huppi, and Andrew Troppe in July 2025 to raise awareness and funds for our work! Another special thank you to 5-time pro-bowler and Miami Dolphins team captain Terron Armstead Foundation for always supporting Laureus USA and the work in Sport for Good New Orleans, as well as presenting me the OMBI Group Giving Gracefully Awards on behalf of all our local leaders, coaches, and young people. Also, thank you to Stefanie Santos McLeese for your efforts to ensure Laureus USA’s Sport for Good New Orleans is right where we’re suppose to be! Forever grateful to amplify and impact lives through the power of sport. It takes a team! #SportforGood #SuperBowl #LIX #NewOrleans