Earlier this week the Cincinnati Bengals announced that all proceeds of Devon Still’s jersey sales would go to the Cincinnati’s children hospital. They have raised a significant amount of money so far thanks in part to a classy move by New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton, who bought 100 Devon Still jerseys at $100 each after he heard Still’s story on the radio.
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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Buys 100 Devon Still Bengals Jerseys for Pediatric Cancer
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Penn States Adam Taliaferro Named Guest Speaker at Limerick United Way Drive
LIMERICK PA – Former Penn State cornerback, Adam Taliaferro who was paralyzed during a game and defied the odds to walk again, was named the featured speaker at the 2014 edition of Exelon Nuclear’s Limerick Generating Station’s annual United Way campaign on Friday Sept. 5. The event also featured an employee car and motorcycle show. During the event, the station also presented a $10,000 donation to Lower Pottsgrove Township’s Emergency Services Department, and a $5,000 donation to the Pottstown Senior Center.
Photo shows former Penn State football player Adam Taliaferro in 2011 at WellSpan Health’s ‘Journey of Courage’ speaker series speaking about his injury and recovery. -
Chauncey Billups Says 'It's Just Time to Retire' After 17 Seasons in the NBA
Former Pistons shooting guard, Chauncey Billups, announced his retirement Tuesday, September 9, 2014 after 17 seasons in the NBA, telling Yahoo! Sports: “My mind and my desire is still strong. I just can’t ignore the fact that I haven’t been healthy for three years.”
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Olympic Track Star Lolo Jones to Compete on DWTS
LOS ANGELES, CA. — Olympic track star, Lolo Jones, will compete on Season 19 Dancing With The Stars scheduled to air on ABC September 15, 2014. Jones is a three time Olympian in track and bob sledding. She is also a native of Des Moines Iowa as is past DWTS Mirror Ball winner, Shawn Johnson, who won a few years ago. Jones will be paired with pro partner Keo Motsepe, the first African American pro dancer to appear on the show.
Qlympic track star, Loo Jones with pro dance partner, Keo Motsepe.
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Charles Tillman Signs Autographs at Gerald Kia in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, IL. — Chicago Pro Bowler Defensive Back, Charles Tillman, was on hand August 30, 2014 from 11am-3:00pm to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take pictures as part of the kickoff celebration for the new Gerald Kia opening located at 1661 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. Source: Chicago Tribune.
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Roberto Alomar Signs Autographs Meet Fans at Little League World Series Block Party
WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Roberto Alomar, a switch hitter who played for seven major league teams between 1988 and 2004 and had a career .300 batting average, was on hand to meet and greet fans and to sign autographs for free between 6 and 7 p.m. as the featured guest at the Williamsport Welcomes the World block party. The event took place downtown between 5 and 10 p.m. on August 22, 2014 during championship weekend. Source: Pennlive.
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Dave Winfield Named Grand Marshal & Guest Speaker at the 2014 Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Former MLB Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, was the grand marshal of the 10th annual Grand Slam Parade that kicked off the Little League World Series activities in the Williamsport area on August 10, 2014. Winfield was also the guest speaker on August 14 at 8 a.m. at the world series kickoff breakfast sponsored by the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce at the Genetti Hotel. Besides speaking at the series breakfast, Winfield also threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the series. Source: Pennlive.com.
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Phillip Fulmer Named Keynote Speaker at Annual Governor's Luncheon in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. — Former Tennessee Volunteers coach, Phillip Fulmer, has been named the keynote speaker at the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Nov. 13 during the 61st Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development. During his time as coach, Fulmer earned a national championship, two conference titles and seven divisional crowns while winning more than three-quarters of his games. Source: The Daily Times
Photo shows former Tennessee Volunteers head football coach, Phillip Fulmer, speaking in 2013 about his involvement with the revitalization of the ETSU football program. -
Hines Ward Named Featured Speaker at Youth Fundraiser
YORK, PA. — Steelers great, Hines Ward, has been named the featured speaker at a major upcoming fundraising dinner organized by the York County Youth Development Center. The event takes place Tuesday evening, Sept. 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Valencia Ballroom located at 142 N George St. in York, PA. The event is geared for adults and is supported entirely by sponsorships and through ticket sales. A limited number of corporate sponsorships are still available. All proceeds benefit the Center’s programs for at-risk youth. For ticket information, click here.
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Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at University of Buffalo’s Speakers Series
BUFFALO, NY. — According to BuffaloNews.comto cite sources, the 2014-15 lineup for the University at Buffalo’s Distinguished Speakers Series includes comedian John Oliver, NBA legend Magic Johnson and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Rounding out the list of speakers are authors Cheryl Strayed, Wes Moore and oceanographer Robert Ballard.
Photo shows NBA legend, Magic Johnson, speaking Feb 2014 on the Breakfast Club Power 105.1.