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Team ESPN encompasses ESPN’s multi-faceted corporate outreach initiatives, including volunteerism, Corporate giving and cause marketing, while utilizing its diverse media assets. Through Team ESPN, ESPN employees and fans work together to make a difference in our world and the communities in which we live. Learn more at: www.teamespn.com |
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At the inaugural ESPY Awards in 1993 former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach and ESPN commentator, the late Jim Valvano, announced his and ESPN’s plans to launch The V Foundation for Cancer Research in a memorable speech that resonates today. The Foundation’s motto echoes Jim’s challenge to us all: "Don't Give Up. . .Don't Ever Give Up!"® Since 1993, The V Foundation has raised more than $60 million, and has awarded hundreds of cancer research grants nationwide for all types of cancers. Learn more at: www.jimmyv.org |
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Play Your Way is a youth fitness initiative that empowers kids ages 7 – 12 to get fit and remain physically active. Combining creativity with activity, Play Your Way encourages youth to develop games that can be played with traditional and non-traditional materials, and in a wide range of settings. Because when you’re a kid, anything can be a game. Learn more at: http://disney.go.com/playyourway |
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SportsFigures, an educational Cable in the Classroom annual programming series with curriculum materials begun in 1994, teaches math and physics concepts though practical sports applications and athletes. Learn more at: www.sportsfigures.espn.com |
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| Disabled Sports including Special Olympics Connecticut and Ski-Tam benefiting the U.S. Disabled Ski Team. | |||