by Kasey Woo, Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern at The Buddy Fund. Keeping low-income kids in the game As the cost of playing sports rises, sports are becoming ‘pay to play’, where the middle class and wealthy play, while the less fortunate miss out on this life-changing opportunity. A combination of financial concerns, lack of…
The Greatest Investment For Our Future: Youth Sports
by David Venkatesan, Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern at The Buddy Fund. Hoping for a bright future? Start by investing in our youth. For society to advance at its full potential, we must look after those responsible for our future: today’s youth. Of the many ways to help them, emphasizing youth sports participation is a…
How Sports Can Lead to a Strong Work Ethic
by David Venkatesan, Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern at The Buddy Fund. “Sports are definitely important” is probably one of the biggest understatements of the year: Exercising, working out, playing sports are great ways to help stay a healthy and fit lifestyle. However, aside from the obvious physical benefits in playing sports, such as a…