Play For Good - Athletes for Hope

Play For Good

December 6, 2023 | Over $500,000 raised!

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and AFH Athletes for another incredible Play for Good event. We are so grateful for your unwavering support as we all channel the power of the athletic spirit to create positive change in communities around the world. From strengthening our physical and mental health programs to connecting our AFH University student-athletes to service, our programs are creating tangible good for generations to come.

Celebrating the Legacies of Game-Changers

This year we were able to honor three remarkable individuals who transcend their professional and sport accomplishments by dedicating their time and resources to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Soccer icon and sports philanthropist Mia Hamm was the recipient of our inaugural 2023 Mia Hamm Founders Award.

Sports icon and AFH Founding Board Member George Cohen was the recipient of our inaugural 2023 AFH Lifetime Hero Award.

NFL legend, entrepreneur, and multi-faceted entertainer Vernon Davis was recognized as the 2023 AFH Community Hero. Watch what previous AFH Community Hero Award recipients Stephen Curry and Katie Ledecky had to say about Vernon here.

2023 Play for Good Gala Photo Gallery

Relive our 2023 Play for Good Gala through the complete photo gallery here.

Revisit Play for Good 2022

September 25, 2022 | Over $220,000 Raised!

We are so appreciative of our sponsors and donors for their support of our organization and the athletes we work with every single day. From helping underserved children stay active and learn core leadership skills to destigmatizing mental health in and out of sports, our programs make a tangible impact on the lives of millions – thank you.

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky was recognized as the 2022 AFH Community Hero! Watch her acceptance speech and hear what Stephen Curry had to say when introducing her.

We were proud to highlight our Whole Being Athlete Program during Play for Good, with a focus on our partnership with WETA and PBS. Watch the video featuring Track and Field Olympian and AFH Mental Health Ambassador Kendall Ellis that aired at NAMICon earlier this year.

About Athletes for Hope

Founded by Muhammad Ali, Andre Agassi, Mia Hamm and nine other elite athletes in 2006, Athletes for Hope (AFH) is a cause-neutral non-profit that educates, encourages, and empowers athletes to find their passions and use their time to positively engage with their communities. Over the past 16 years, AFH has educated more than 10,000 professional, Olympic, Paralympic and collegiate athletes through its Causeway workshop series, and helped athletes volunteer with hundreds of underserved schools and impactful community organizations through core programs that focus upon helping underserved children become more physically active, changing the public stigma around mental health, and brightening the lives of children in hospitals. Through their dedication and passion for doing good, AFH athletes have positively impacted the lives of millions around the world.