It’s been a fantastic first two weeks as an affiliate of FanSided. Our stories on positive and inspiring athletes, coaches, and fans are gaining some serious traction.
Our top five stories from the month of April, as measured by pageviews, include a former NFL player making a difference in the lives of those who have suffered life-altering injuries or illnesses as well as an MLB Hall of Famer who received a heart and a kidney from an NFL tight end who tragically passed away at 29 years old.
Believe us, there’s no shortage of powerful stories out there. Have a look at the list from the past month:
5. Purpose2Play Becomes An Affiliate Of FanSided
We here at Purpose2Play are thrilled to announce that we’ve become an affiliate digital publication of FanSided, one of Time Inc.’s flourishing brands.
FanSided features over 300 websites covering sports, entertainment, and lifestyle topics. Launched in 2009 and acquired by Time Inc. in 2015, FanSided is the fastest growing digital content network in sports with more than 10 million unique visitors per month.
4. Volunteers of America® Texas Shootout LPGA Tour 2017: The Story Behind the Sponsor
We often write about athletes doing good; giving back to their communities or fighting for a cause. This story is a little different. Our focus is not on a specific athlete but the sponsor of the
Volunteers of America® Texas Shootout—the next stop on the LPGA Tour—for good reason. What they do will blow you away.
3. NFL Draft: A Former ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Worth Highlighting
Mr. Irrelevant? Not so much.
David Vobora was selected last in the 2008 NFL Draft, and after his four-year career with the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks, he found a greater life purpose.
He kicked his addiction to pain pills and used his knowledge surrounding physical fitness to start the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), a safe place for wounded warriors and civilians who have suffered life-altering injuries to go to regain hope through movement and motivation.
2. MLB Legend Rod Carew Receives Heart From Former NFL Player Who Died At 29
At one time, Rod Carew thought the crack of the bat was the best sound on the planet. Not anymore. Now it’s his own heartbeat.
The 71-year-old baseball Hall of Famer, who was a seven-time American League batting champion, received a new heart and kidney from former NFL tight end Konrad Reuland, who tragically died in December at 29 years old following a brain aneurysm.
1. Lloyd Kahn, 81, Took Up Downhill Skateboarding At 65
Aging doesn’t have to be full of loss and decline. It can be packed with gains and acquiring new skills.
A lifelong surfer, he took up downhill skateboarding after noticing similarities between the two sports. And when we say downhill, we’re talking the steep streets of San Francisco.
