Bend, Oregon – December 13, 2012 – KIDS in the GAME and BendBroadband have teamed up this holiday season to bring more children in Madras access to positive youth sports programs. KIDS in the GAME, a non-profit organization that inspires kids to thrive in life through sports, will administer a $7,000 donation BendBroadband made to the Madras Aquatics Center (MAC) in a ceremony Wednesday, to … [Read more...]
Recent Press
KIDS in the GAME Partners with Detour Bar to Get More Youth Into Soccer Programs
More Than 200 Youth Soccer Players Added to the “Team Detour” Roster Nutrition products company launches “Detour for Good” in partnership with KIDS in the GAME to promote healthy lifestyles for kids Carson City, Nevada – October 15, 2012 – Nutrition bar company Forward Foods, LLC, the maker of the award-winning Detour® bar, today announced the addition of more than 200 youth soccer … [Read more...]
KIDS in the GAME Founder Brian Grossman Completes ‘Toughest Footrace on Earth’ and Exceeds Fund Raising Goals for the Nonprofit
Bend, OR, May 3, 2012 – Brian Grossman completed what is known as the “Toughest Footrace on Earth” in efforts to raise awareness and support for nonprofit KIDS in the GAME. Mr. Grossman completed the 27th annual Marathon Des Sables, a 7-day stage race covering 250 Kilometers (150 miles) through the Sahara Desert in Morocco in 41 hours and 39 minutes. He placed 317th out of the 885 … [Read more...]
Bend Man Plans To Run Sahara Race To Raise Awareness For Nonprofit KIDS in the GAME
Published: Tuesday, April 03, 2012, 12:41 PM By Richard Cockle, The Oregonian A central Oregon resident has shed 30 pounds to prepare for what's been dubbed "the toughest race on earth," a 151-mile, six-day foot race in the Sahara Desert. Brian Grossman, 46, of Bend flew to central Morocco on Sunday to take part in the April 8-14 Marathon des Sables, said Natalie M. Hummel of … [Read more...]
Bend Bulletin Article Kids in the Game-Marathon des Sables (03-16-12)
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Inspirational Texan named recipient of the Inspireum Football Awards at hometown celebration; Addison Marshall battled leukemia on the football field, in the gym and at home but never allowed the disease to win the game.
Bend, OR - March 21, 2012 – Addison Marshall today has been named the 'Most Inspirational High School Football Player' in America. Marshall was chosen as the winner of the 2012 Inspireum Football Awards from over 370 nominees from 45 states. He received a $7,500 academic scholarship from national non-profit, KIDS in the GAME. ESPN broadcaster, Jenn Brown and KIDS in the GAME founder, John … [Read more...]
KIDS in the GAME introduces The Sahara Challenge; Founder Brian Grossman will endure the ‘Toughest Footrace on Earth’ in the Sahara Desert in support of KIDS in the GAME
Bend, OR, March 1, 2012 – Brian Grossman is determined to complete the near impossible in a show of support for nonprofit KIDS in the GAME. Mr. Grossman will compete in the 27th running of the Marathon des Sables, known as the ‘Toughest Footrace on Earth’. This 7-day race takes place in the Sahara Desert of central Morocco during April 8th through the 14th. The race distance is equivalent … [Read more...]
Trusted Sports Foundation Changes its Name to KIDS in the GAME
Bend, OR, February 20 – After several years of supporting its inspirational awards programs, Trusted Sports Foundation is changing its name to KIDS in the GAME and ramping up its initiative to get and keep more kids in sports. The move is expected to assist the organization to achieve its goal to get thousands of youth who are currently sitting on the sidelines onto fields, courts, mats, ice … [Read more...]
Trusted Sports Foundation Announces: Addison Marshall of Fulshear, Texas, Named Winner of Inspireum Football Awards
New York, NY and Bend, OR, January 14 - Addison Marshall of Fulshear, Texas, has been named the winner of the Inspireum Football Awards, announced in the January 15 issue of PARADE. According to his nomination: After Hurricane Katrina forced the Marshall family to move from Louisiana to Texas, they soon realized they’d have more drastic hurdles to overcome. Having been diagnosed with Acute … [Read more...]
Inspirational Virginia Youth Named Winner of Inspireum Soccer Awards and $7,500 Scholarship
Bend, OR – 3 January 2012 – Christian Metzler of Woodbridge, Virginia was named today as the Winner of the inaugural 2011 Inspireum Soccer Awards. The Awards, administered by Inspireum, honor the most inspirational high school aged soccer players in America by awarding academic scholarships to the college of their choice. This program honors individuals who display incredible character, … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes Early for Inspireum Soccer Awards Finalists
Bend, OR - December 13, 2011 - Christmas has come early this year for the twelve inspirational high school-aged soccer players who were named as Finalists of the Inspireum Soccer Awards. The Trusted Sports Foundation and Inspireum announced the names of the twelve Finalists today, who will each receive an academic scholarship provided by the Trusted Sports. The fortunate twelve were chosen from … [Read more...]
Trusted Sports Foundation and Parade Announce Top 12 High School Football Rudy Award Finalists
New York, NY and Bend, OR, December 10 - Since 1963, PARADE has celebrated Americans’ passion for football by naming its annual All-America High School Football Team, honoring the best high school players in the country. This year, for the first time, PARADE is partnering with Trusted Sports Foundation, an Oregon-based non-profit organization that provides academic scholarships, to honor the … [Read more...]
