2018 Annual Report

2018 annual report Dr. Steven Ungerleider Vice-President Dear Friends, In my decades of involvement with With our media division, sport, first as a young athlete and Sidewinder Films, I have had the then as a sport psychologist, I have honor of producing documentaries become acutely aware that it is a re- that I know will bring the world flection of society. This has become to attention. At the Heart of Gold: increasingly clear over the course of Inside the USA Gymnastics Scan- this past year, as the culture of sport dal gives voice to the survivors of saw major shifts and changes. We at abuse in sport and explores the the Foundation for Global Sports De- system which allowed it to thrive. velopment have adjusted our sights and focus alongside the culture, in We are also reviving the stories order to address prevailing issues. of the past. Many people know of Arthur Ashe’s greatness on the “I have become In this annual report, you will see tennis court, but less are familiar acutely aware that that much of our work in 2018 with his feats in creating social sport is a reflection centered around acknowledging change. With our support of the of society. As the and responding to the sexual abuse Ashe Exhibit at the 2018 U.S. Tennis Open, his story has been brought culture of sport be- epidemic in sport. We honored survivors of abuse with our to life once again, in the hopes of gins to shift, we at Humanitarian Award, in educating the next generation of The Foundation for recognition of their own efforts to changemakers. Global Sports shine a light on secrets that had Development also previously remained hidden. As a foundation, we have the unique opportunity to identify adjust our sights Joining in their fight, we also began those individuals and organizations and focus onto work on Courage First, our abuse that are making a difference and addressing and prevention program that we support and guide them as they prevailing issues.” intend to launch in 2019. do so. I am grateful for all of the wonderful people we have had the pleasure of working with as we pursue our common goals. Dr. Steven Ungerleider Executive Board Member Table of Contents Champion Charitable Leadership 4 Ambassadors 5 Giving 6 Humanitarian Athletes in Courage Award 8 Excellence 10 First 12 Exceptional Youth Ashe ‘68 Sidewinder Scholarship 13 Exhibit 14 Films 15 Executive Board Steven Baum, CPA, LLM David Ulich, J.D., LLM Paul S. Malingagio, J.D. Dr. Steven Ungerleider Advisory Board Kathy Johnson Clarke Sharon Robinson Sharron Davies Beckie Scott Michael Gottlieb Abba I. Terr, M.D. Emeritus Nancy Hogshead-Makar Bill Toomey Esther Lofgren Emeritus Robert Voy, M.D. Donna Lopiano, Ph.D. Emeritus Emeritus Gary Wadler, M.D., FACSM Crissy Perham Emeritus Peter Westbrook Emeritus 4 The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Champion Ambassadors Wendy Boglioli Carie Graves Crissy Perham Candace Cable Kathy Johnson Clarke Erik Schlopy Julie Chu Esther Lofgren Beckie Scott Sharron Davies Cameron A. Myler Curt Tomasevicz Mission & Values The Foundation for Global Sports Development delivers and supports initiatives that promote fair play, education, and the benefits of abuse-free sport for youth. Sidewinder Films, a division of the Foundation for Global Sports Development, promotes this mission to a broader audi- ence through groundbreaking films and documentaries. TEAMWORK SPORTSMANSHIP The importance of coordinating efforts with The importance of exhibiting and observing organizations and athletes who share our qualities that are highly regarded in sports – dedication and commitment to promoting generosity, courtesy, pride, ethics, the positive benefits of sports. and fair play. INTEGRITY AGILITY EDUCATION All activities promote trust, The commitment to rapidly A belief in the positive impact of respect, authenticity, adapt and grow in order to life-long learning and and dignity. achieve our mission. mentorship. The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Grant Recipients America SCORES Chicago Heart of Los Angeles Project Coach at Smith Chicago, IL Los Angeles, LA College Boston, MA Brooklyn Youth Sports Club Hearts & Horses Brooklyn, NY Loveland, CO Rocking the Boat Bronx, NY California Pacific Medical Ice Hockey in Harlem Center New York City, NY Row LA San Francisco, CA Los Angeles, CA Inspire DR Challenged Athletes Cabarete, Dominican Republic Row New York Foundation New York City, NY San Diego, CA International Surfing Association Students Run LA Childhelp La Jolla, CA Los Angeles, CA Phoenix, AZ The Jewish Agency Taking the Reins CircEsteem Jerusalem, Israel Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL Jr. Tennis Championship Team Prime Time Culver City Education Center Los Angeles, CA Foundation Washington, DC Culver City, CA Urban Dove Kids Play International New York City, NY End Well Foundation Park City, UT San Francisco, CA Thriving Not Surviving LACER Afterschool New York City, NY Figure Skating in Harlem Program New York City, NY Los Angeles, CA Wayne County SAFE Detroit, MI The Friendship Foundation New Heights Youth Redondo Beach, CA New York City, NY World Curling Federation Perth, Scotland Girls in the Game National Public Radio Chicago, IL Washington, DC Zen Hospice Project San Francisco, CA Healthcare Foundation Operation Jump Start Santa Rosa, CA Long Beach, CA PowerPlay NYC New York City, NY 6 The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Grantee Spotlight In 2018, we increased our efforts to end abuse in sport. In doing so, we encountered many incredible organizations and people that shared our goals. One such organization was Wayne County Sexual Assault Foren- sic Examiner’s Program (WC SAFE). WC SAFE inspires healing and empowerment for those affected by sexual violence by providing free and immediate comprehensive services, promoting public awareness, and advancing social change. Kimberly Hurst, Executive Director for WC SAFE, expressed her thanks for the grant. “WC SAFE is extremely excited and appreciative of the grant from the Foundation for Global Sports Development. This is an amazing opportunity to strengthen and expand our presence in the community and better meet the needs of survivors of sexual violence.” In 2018, we awarded $1.9 Million to organizations that are making a difference in the fields of education, youth sport, adaptive sports, and health & wellness. The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 7 2018 Humanitarian Award Our Humanitarian Award is our most prestigious honor. It is reserved for those whose contributions to sport go above and beyond in making a substantial improvement in the lives of athletes everywhere. In 2018, we, alongside the rest of the world, witnessed women courageously speak up in court against their abuser, Larry Nassar, and we knew sport would never be the same again. Their voices called upon the country to make greater efforts in keeping sport and education safe for young athletes. As we watched, we immediately knew this group of women had changed sport forever. In April, we held a ceremony in Los Angeles to honor those who spoke out against the abuse they ex- perienced as athletes. Many of those recognized have been fighting systems of power for a long time, and continue to do so even now. Actress and activist Kristen Bell joined us for the ceremony and lauded the women for stepping for- ward and shining a light where darkness had previously prevailed. In previous years we have donated $100,000 to charitable organizations of the Humanitarian Award recipient’s choice. However, this year we have committed $1 Million to create an abuse prevention program -- aptly named Courage First. You can learn more about Courage First on page 12 of this annual report. 8 The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Kristen Bell presented the awards to the Humanitarian Award recipients. Here is she pictured with Sister Survivor Alexis Moore. (L-R) Survivors and award recipients Amy Compton, Sabrina Mar, and Monica Lenches with ESPN’s Josina Anderson. Sister Survivor and award recipient Amanda Thomashow speaks at the 2018 Humantiarian Award ceremony in Los Angeles. The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 9 Athletes in Excellence Award Sunmaya Budha Running Born and raised in a small village in Our Athletes in Excellence Nepal, Sunmaya helps promote Award honors individuals who education in her rural community. have used their achievements She also works with young women, empowering them through sport and in sport to create and inspire teaching them about puberty. positive change. Athletes in Excellence are Jason Dunkerley nominated by their peers for Track & Field Paralympian Jason is the President of Achilles their remarkable efforts in Ottawa, a support community for community outreach, runners who have visual impairments. humanitarianism, and He is also a coach for the Ottawa youth mentorship. Lions Track & Field Club and he sits on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Blind Sports Association. Each award winner receives a $10,000 grant, empowering them to pursue their passion Rebecca Feickert for service to others. Basketball Rebecca is a former collegiate basketball player who founded “Trey’s Athletes,” a non-profit organization which empowers student-athletes to achieve lifelong success. She has also served as a men- tor with the Network for Sara Hall Teaching Entrepreneurship. Marathon Running Sara founded “Hall Steps Foundation,” which raises funds to support orphan care and orphan prevention efforts in Ethiopa. The foundation has provided over $160,000 in grants and microlending efforts. 10 The Foundation for Global Sports Development | 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Karin Korb Wheelchair Tennis Paralympian Karin is an advocate for people Antonia Emanuelle with disabilities. She currently Abreu Motta serves on the City of Birming- Rowing ham’s Social Justice Committee, “Manu” Abreu Motta is a as well as the Alabama Disabil- volunteer coach and lead ities Advocacy Program’s PADD instructor at Row LA’s Erg Advisory Council.

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