Welcome to our new "Who's Doing Good?" page where we feature celebrities, musicians, athletes, and companies that are helping to make the world a better place.
Jerome Bettis
First diagnosed with asthma at age 15, Jerome Bettis has joined with other world-class athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Amy Van Dyken, in the Asthma All-Stars Progam - to show that people with asthma can live without limits. Bettis also devotes considerable time and energy to his aptly named charitable The Bus Stops Here Foundation, which works to improve the quality of life for troubled and underprivileged children in America's inner cities. The Pressley Ridge School in Pittsburgh helps abused troubled children take control of their future and head for the road to success.
The 1998 Bus Pass benefitted The Mel Blount Youth Home in Washington, PA; an organization that helps disadvantaged young men win the Super Bowl of Life. It was created by Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers Mel Blount. We are proud to announce that Jerome presented Mel Blount with a check for $10,000.
Nineteen ninety-eight also marked the first "Dreams Come True - Trip of A Lifetime" program, awarded annually to a terminally ill child and their family. The first recipient of this program was Anthony Scales, Jr. of Detroit, Michigan. Little Anthony has a severe brain tumor and the foundation sent him and his family to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL for 5 days and 4 nights.
In June 1999, Jerome and his foundation held their first Football Camp and Celebrity Golf Classic. This was all a part of the Jerome Bettis Sports Celebrity Week in Detroit. The events were a great success. Among Jerome's invited guest were Gilbert Brown Keith McKenzie -Green Bay Packers, Tim Lester-Dallas Cowboys, Orlando Pace - St.Louis Rams, Michael Westbrook - Washington Redskins, Pepper Johnson - New York Jets, Ron Rice - Detroit Lions, Robert Griffith - Minnesota Vikings, Ryan McNeil - St. Louis Rams, and Kordell Stewart and Pete Gonzalez of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Trace Adkins
It was because of his daughter’s experience that country music sensation Trace Adkins was motivated to join the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). “I know firsthand how important FAAN’s efforts to increase funding for food allergy research are,” says Trace.
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Andre Agassi
"Children today face so many obstacles. If I can make a positive impact on at least one child's life, then it has all been worthwhile," says tennis great Andre Agassi who founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.
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Clay Aiken
American Idol and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Clay Aiken is co-founder of National Inclusion Project
While earning his degree, he worked with individuals with autism. Through The National Inclusion Project, Clay envisions a world where children of all abilities are offered the experiences of full inclusion.
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Laila Ali
Laila Ali , an athlete and champion of health and fitness, has always been a strong advocate of promoting women's and girls' involvement in sports and athletics, as well as hunger relief initiatives.
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Muhammad Ali
Since leaving the ring he once dominated, Muhammad Ali has directed his energy and resources to championing the causes of the developing world. The Muhammad Ali Center’s mission is to share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.
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Aly and AJ
As co-chairpersons for the Children’s Advisory Board of the AmberWatch Foundation, sisters Aly and AJ have also requested that fans attending their concerts make donations to the foundation rather then bringing gifts.
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Reporters are often looking to spotlight new and innovative ways to give during the holiday season, and it doesn’t get any better than GoodSearch and GoodShop.
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American Red Cross for Haiti Relief
First Lady Michelle Obama in partnership with the American Red Cross has released a public service announcement telling people what they can do to help the situation in Haiti.
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Bradford Anderson
Bradford Anderson, a native of Meredith, NH and actor who currently plays the role of “Damian Spinelli” on ABC’s General Hospital, is a supporter and fundraiser for the Manchester Animal Shelter (MAS).
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