Matches: Athletes and Charities Working Together to Make a Difference

Olympian Gary Morgan Reads Bedtime Stories to Children in Miami

February 3, 2010

Miami, Fl- During his trip to Miami, USATF member Gary Morgan spread the joy of reading to children staying at the Salvation Army Family Lodge in Miami. Gary, who competed in the 1988 Olympics as a race walker, was in Miami to run the Ing Half

USATF Member Ann Gaffigan Spends Time with Girls. Inc of Orange County

February 3, 2010

Costa Mesa, CA- Ann Gaffigan, a top American Steeplechaser, spent her Tuesday afternoon with the young women of Girls Inc. of Orange County. During this special visit, Ann spoke to the girls about her experience as a top American track athlete and

Brittany Hochevar Hikes with High School Eco Clubs to Work Together for a Greener Future

January 30, 2010

On Saturday, AVP Player Brittany Hochevar took a break from the courts and joined 75 students from rival Los Angeles High Schools as they hiked together at the scenic Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. The students, from Dorsey and Crenshaw high

Sue Weber Works with Girls Inc. to Pass on an Important Message

January 27, 2010

Long Island, NY- Boston Breaker Defender Sue Weber took a break from her off-season training to spend the afternoon with the girls from Girls Inc. of Long Island. Together with a staff member from the organization, Sue presented a Money Talks

Angie Taylor Shares Life Lessons with Young Women at Hearts & Homes

January 25, 2010

On Monday, January 25th, Angie Taylor visited Hearts & Homes. Angie, a new member to AFH, is a former heptathlete from Illinois State. After years of coaching at the collegiate level, she now serves as the Assistant Athlete Director for Coppin

Funmi Jimoh Builds for Habitat in Honor of MLK

January 23, 2010

Fumni Jimoh, an American long jumper, participated in her first community service event as a member of Athletes for Hopein honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Last Saturday, January 23rd, Fumni headed to the Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity where, along

Heather Mitts, Along with 14 Members of US Women’s Roster, Volunteer with the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club

January 22, 2010

This past weekend 60 kids from the Boys & Girls Club were treated to a special event, as 15 members of the US Women’s Soccer team hosted a clinic for the kids. The women, who were recruited to come by teammate Heather Mitts, were extremely excited

USATF Athletes, Mark Jelks & Leslie Cole, Host a Track Clinic for Kids

January 20, 2010

Two new members, Leslie Cole and Mark Jelks, headed to the Center for Families and Children Inc. on January 20th to volunteer. Leslie and Mark, both track & field athletes, took time out from practice to give back to their community in honor of

Olympian Gary Morgan Spends MLK Day with Homeless Children

January 20, 2010

Phoenix, AZ- Olympic Race Walker Gary Morgan spent MLK Day working with youth from The Save the Family Foundation. Gary participated in the foundation’s weekly reading session, a program that links adult tutors with children experiencing

USATF Discus Thrower Rachel Longfors Gives Back to the Fargo Community on MLK Day

January 20, 2010

Fargo, ND- On MLK Day, Rachel Longfors-one of the USA’s top discus throwers and a track coach at North Dakota State University, visited the youth at the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley. Rachel spent time getting to know the kids and

Tiombe Hurd takes First Steps to Become Involved with Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

January 20, 2010

In honor of Martin Luther King, Tiombe Hurd attended the volunteer orientation for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in Washington, DC. Tiombe, the American Record Holder in the long jump, is a new member to Athletes for Hope. She was extremely

AVP Player Angela Knopf Shares Her Love of Horses on MLK Day

January 19, 2010

Loveland, CO- On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, beach volleyball star Angela Knopf used her love of horses to give back to her community by assisting the staff at the Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center. During her time at the center, Angela

Kirkland Thornton Visits People's City Mission

January 18, 2010

USA track & field star, Kirkland Thornton, took part in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 18th, as a new member of Athletes for Hope. In honor of MLK Jr., Kirkland headed to People’s City Mission, which provides services and

Emily Janss Participates in Playtime with Washington, DC Kids on MLK

January 18, 2010

Professional soccer player, Emily Janss, spent the past month rallying her network to donate to the Children’s Homeless Playtime Project as she competed in the Who Gives: Racing for a Cause campaign. Over the course of the competition, which ended

Christen Karniski Gives Back to Animals in Need on MLK

January 18, 2010

In honor of Martin Luther King, Christen Karniski headed to the Iowa City Animal Shelter to lend a helping hand to the animals in need. Christen has volunteered as a member of AFH on numerous occasions, but this was her first time working with an

Erin McLeod Heads to Doorways for Women in Honor of MLK

January 14, 2009

Erin McLeod of the Washington Freedom headed to Doorways for Women in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. Erin, who has volunteered with Doorways for Women on several occasions, was excited to give back to her community on this day of service.