Archives for April 2015

Buckeye Alumni Archie Griffin Named Commencement Speaker at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio State two-time Heisman Trophy winner and president and CEO of the Ohio State University Alumni Association, Archie Griffin, will be the commencement speaker Sunday, May 10, at Ohio Stadium. Griffin will address more than 10,000 graduates, including his son Adam, and families and guests during the ceremony. Source: Cleveland.com.

Photo shows Archie Griffin speaking in a Feb 2014 interview with Ohio state president designate Michael Drake.

Archie Griffin speaking in a Feb 2014 interview with Ohio State president designate Michael Drake.

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Ohio State Football Legend Archie Griffin Named Keynote Speaker at Parkers Purpose Foundation Charity Event

GIBSONBURG, OH — Former Ohio State two-time, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Archie Griffin, will be the keynote speaker July 24 at Parker’s Purpose Foundation annual Dinner & Chinese Grand Auction at Old Zim’s Wagon Shed. The event is from 6 to 11 p.m. and includes a buffet-style dinner, Chinese auction, prize ball draws and conclude with a grand auction for bigger items. Source: TheNews-Messenger.com.

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Join Denver Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas at the Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp

DENVER, CO. — Join Denver All-Pro Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas at the Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp presented by SunnyD for football instruction and fun on July 18th-July 19th, 2015 at Mullen High School located at 3601 S Lowell Blvd in Denver, CO. The Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp is 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for grades 1 – 8 on both dates. Cost: $199 for Saturday and $159 on Sunday. For more info, click here.

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Former Bears Coach Mike Ditka to Deliver Keynote Speech at United Fresh General Session in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL. — Former Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, has been named the keynote speaker at the General Session on Wednesday, June 10 2015.  The event will be held  from 7:30 am – 8:45 am in the Vista Ballroom at the McCormick Place Convention Center located in Chicago. Source: FreshPlaza.com

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Magic Johnson was Guest Speaker at Booker T. Washington H.S. Where He Mentored Students about Beating the Odds

MEMPHIS, TN — Former Lakers point guard, Magic Johnson, was the guest speaker at Booker T. Washington High School where he spoke and mentored students sharing the message, “No matter where you’re from, you can make it. The Magic Johnson Foundation partnered with Cigna Healthcare and adopted Booker T. Washington High School, creating a $30,000 scholarship for seniors. Source: WMC Action News 5.

Photo shows Magic Johnson speaking to Booker T. Washington High School students Mar. 2015

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Miami Marlins Brett Butler Says He Takes Pride in Signing Autographs for Fans

JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins third base coach Brett Butler, a 17-year veteran, says he still finds it shocking when fans ask for his autograph during spring training games, but always takes pride in fulfilling the fans requests. Along with his name, Butler draws a smiley face, something inspired by his wife, who did the same in letters or cards to their kids. He noticed how it brightened their days and wanted to do the same. Source: Fox Sports.

Photo shows Miami Marlins Brett Butler speaking about the movie “Home Run” in March 2013.

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