The Dallas Morning News‘ Scott Farwell does an absolute must-read series on professional athletes and their nonprofit involvement.
Part One runs today. Part Two Monday. Pop quiz on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Since the series started, the Morning News introduced its new website design which may have created the link error. Let’s see if this one works.
UPDATE ON UPDATE: The good news is the new link works! The not so good news is that the infamous “pay wall” is in place, so you’ll only get a smidgen of the story. . . unless you’re willing to pay to get past the wall.
yvonne crum says
The one thing that I took from this article is that is best to have the charity vetted before you give any money to them. Some organizations are great stewards of the funds raised and others are not… beware before you give.. Check it out.
looking forward to the next article.
JB says
Especially with XLV around the corner. There are LOTS of party promoters (some have athletes and/or celebs tied to their events) who claim their events are for charity when in fact they are “for profit” events for the promoter to make money and then a nominal donation is made to the charity named. Ticket buyer beware. Sometimes it is best to donate straight to the charity.
Lynn says
This article link is broken… did the DMN censor it because it was negative? I’d love to read it but only the second part is available… can you help?