Posts Tagged ‘sports’

Charity of the Month: RIGHT TO PLAY

Once a month, I will profile a not-for-profit organization, whose purpose, work, and values I wholeheartedly support. The first Charity of the Month is: Right to Play. Watch the video at the bottom of this page!

What is Right To ​Play?

​Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. It was founded in 20​00 by Johann Olav Koss, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur. Through sports and games, we help children build essential life skills and better futures, while driving social change in their communities with lasting impact​.

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Keith Olbermann’s Righteous Rant

I have created the Speaking Truthfully Award to recognize and honor people who exemplify and embody Speaking Truthfully principles and practices.

Award

 

If there’s one thing that floods my bits with life-giving blood, it’s an impassioned, articulate, heartfelt, shock and awe word-based awakening smack-up-the-side-of-the-head. I present Mr. Keith Olbermann, whose recent commentary on his ESPN2 show is such an awakening. (more…)

Kevin Durant’s Example

I have created the Speaking Truthfully Award to recognize and honor people who exemplify and embody Speaking Truthfully principles and practices.

Award

I was surprised, actually stunned, when I watched Kevin Durant’s recent acceptance speech for the 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player award, as it was a superb example of vulnerability. It was surprising to me because I can’t remember any male sports celebrity speaking with anywhere near the vulnerability of Mr. Durant’s heartfelt speech.

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant

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