Play For Good Gala - Athletes for Hope

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2025

ONE NIGHT.
ENDLESS IMPACT.

Join Athletes for Hope for in Downtown D.C. for an evening that unites leaders in sports, philanthropy, and community to honor champions of service and celebrate the power of athletes to change the world.

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Join Athletes for Hope for a night that brings together leaders in sports, philanthropy, and community to celebrate the power of athletes to make the world a better place—while honoring remarkable champions of service.

Why Your Support Matters

Every ticket to the Play for Good Gala fuels CHAMPS, AFH’s youth mental health and leadership program that already reaches over 230,000 underserved students every month in 900+ schools nationwide.

By attending, you will help expand that impact to more students, giving kids the confidence, tools, and support they need to thrive on and off the field.

This isn’t just a night of celebration. It’s a chance to change lives.

CELEBRATING LEGACIES IN SPORT

This year’s honorees represent the best of sport and service icons who inspire through their achievements, dedication, and commitment to building stronger communities. Together, they remind us that true legacy is defined not only by victories on the field, but by the lives changed beyond it.

EVENT HONOREES

TIM SHRIVER

The Gordon & Llura Gund Lifetime Hero Award honors an accomplished professional with ties to sports who has dedicated their career and personal philanthropic work to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

ALONZO MOURNING

The Mia Hamm Service Award honors an elite athlete who embodies Mia’s commitment to utilizing their global platform to help others in need in the U.S. and beyond.

JOHN RIGGINS

The Inaugural Morty Gudelsky Community Hero Award recognizes an elite athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to giving back to underserved populations and/or causes in the Greater Washington, D.C. region.

UNDER ARMOUR

The Corporate Community Impact Award recognizes a corporation that is making a profound impact in the areas of youth development, mental health and/or wellness while utilizing the power of sport to uplift underserved communities.

Meet Our Emcee

We are proud to welcome Julie Foudy as the emcee of the 2025 Play for Good Gala. A true icon of the game, Julie is a U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team legend, World Cup Champion, and two-time Olympic gold medalist whose leadership on and off the field has paved the way for generations of athletes.

Beyond her decorated playing career, Julie is a passionate advocate for service, leadership, and equity in sports. Her voice as a broadcaster, author, and champion for women in athletics continues to inspire and uplift communities worldwide.

Julie brings her signature energy, humor, and heart to this year’s Gala, guiding us through an unforgettable evening that celebrates the champions of sport and service who play for more than the game.

An Evening of Inspiration

The 2025 Play for Good Gala is more than just an event — it’s an evening to celebrate the power of sports in making the world a better place for generations to come.

Guests will enjoy a night filled with