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Educating athletes on their potential to make a positive impact on the world, connecting them with the causes they care about & inspiring others to do the same.
Athletes Educated in Smart Philanthropy Across Nearly Every Sport
Children Positively Impacted on a Monthly Basis
Charities and Nonprofits Connected to Athletes
Community Service and Advocacy Opportunities Created for Athletes
Many athletes want to give back but don’t know where to start. Founded in 2006 by athletic legends like Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, and Andre Agassi Athletes for Hope (AFH) was created to connect athletes of all levels with the tools and opportunities to make meaningful impact.
By turning passion into purpose, AFH helps athletes build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.
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Over the years, athletes have told us that mental health—both their own and that of young people—is a cause they deeply care about. In response, we created two signature mental health programs that offer meaningful, flexible ways to take action. Beyond mental health, our AFH University and AFH High School programs empower collegiate and high school athletes to lead on a wide range of causes in their communities.
Your passion, your impact. Want to get involved with Athletes for Hope? Let us know.
Launched in 2024, the Athlete Leadership Council brings together Gold medal leaders like Stephen Curry, Katie Ledecky, and Nathan Chen to champion the power of athletes as changemakers. Building on the vision of AFH’s Founding Athletes, the Council inspires the next generation to lead with purpose, give back to their communities, and make a lasting impact on the world.
Stephen Curry’s on and off court legacy is underscored by transformation and innovation. His 14-year career in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors is marked by many firsts. He was the first person to be named Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote in NBA history, the first player to hit 100 3-pointers in the NBA Finals, one of a select few to win MVP awards two years in a row, remains the all-time leading scorer in Golden State Warriors history and holds the record for most 3-pointers made in NBA history. He holds nine NBA all-star selections and four NBA Championships. Curry is CEO of Thirty Ink, a purpose driven collective that houses all of Curry’s business enterprises, such as Unanimous Media, which features award-winning media projects; Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation with wife Ayesha; and UNDERRATED, an inspiring lifestyle brand committed to providing equity, access and opportunity to underrepresented communities. Furthermore, in 2020, he launched Curry Brand, powered by Under Armour, with a mission to open doors for underrepresented youth and increase access for sports across the country.
Katie Ledecky, a ten-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, is recognized as one of the most dominant athletes of all time. Often called the ‘First Lady of Freestyle’, she has broken 16 World Records and 37 American Records in her career. Out of the pool, Ledecky is an advocate for education, gender equality, and the empowerment of young athletes. In 2022, she received Athletes for Hope’s Community Hero Award.
Nathan Chen, a three-time Olympic medalist and three-time World Figure Skating Champion, has captivated audiences with his unparalleled skills on the ice. As the first man in figure skating history to land five quadruple jumps in a single performance and the first Asian American man to win a gold medal in the sport, he has quickly become a role model and icon for future figure skaters. Chen is committed to using his platform to inspire the next generation through environmental advocacy, diversity and inclusion and public health awareness. In 2022, he published his first children’s book, Wei Skates On, to teach kids the importance of finding joy in whatever they choose to do. He is currently studying at Yale University.
Elena Delle Donne is a three-time high school state champion, a McDonald’s All-American, CAA Rookie of the Year and three-time CAA Player of the Year in her four years of basketball at the University of Delaware, a WNBA number two overall pick, WNBA Rookie of the Year, two-time WNBA MVP, WNBA Champion, the only WNBA player in the 50-40-90 club, member of the WNBA 25th Anniversary Team, the all-time best free throw shooter in WNBA history and an Olympic gold medalist for Team USA. Off the court, Delle Donne has consistently used her platform to be a role model for young girls. She works to raise awareness for Lyme Disease and partners with organizations such as the Special Olympics to help give differently-abled children equal access to sports. Learn more about her story here.
Every athlete has a journey and your story can inspire the next. Tell us how you’re making an impact on and off the field, and join a community of athletes using their voice for change.
Athletes for Hope is all about supporting athletes in their journey to help others and we truly believe in the ability we all have to make a difference.
Katie Ledecky
Olympic Swimmer
Athletes for Hope helps me to be the person I want to be in my community.
Chris Paul
Washington Commanders
In a few small but tangible ways, Athletes for Hope appears to be changing the culture of sports philanthropy.
Bruce Schoenfeld
Journalist
Of all the meetings we’ve had in spring training, that was the best one in 30 years.
Ozzie Guillen
former Chicago White Sox Manager
Athletes for Hope has taught me that there are many ways in which I can use my platform as an athlete to positively impact my community.
Kennedy Jones
Howard University Women's Soccer
I am just so grateful for Athletes for Hope and all the opportunities that they have given me to make an impact, to empower my community, and to allow me to use my platform in order to find opportunities to give back and spend time with others in the community.
Beverly Yanez
Racing Louisville FC
I’ve been working with Athletes for Hope for [many years] now and I can’t say enough about how great they have been to me. They’ve put me in touch with several charities, and I always trust that they are looking out for me. I would recommend them to anybody.
Etan Thomas
Retired NBA Player
I am so grateful I have been able to work with AFH…because of the opportunities they have set up for me I am becoming a better person and realizing that there is so much to life than just sport.
Erin McLeod
Canada Women’s National Soccer Team
AFH has helped me to connect with organizations in my local community. I work with them because I want to help inspire the next generation of athletes and kids.
Laurenne Ross
Professional Skiing
Athletes for Hope has taught me that I can use my platform to make a difference in the world and I am so grateful I’ve had the opportunity to do so through my work with them.
Kendra Chambers
USA Track & Field
9/29/2025
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