Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Sports Backers and Richmond Times-Dispatch Celebrate Active Living Leadership ALL Stars Graduation and Welcome New Participants
Sports Backers and Richmond Times-Dispatch Celebrate Active Living Leadership ALL Stars Graduation and welcome new participants Written by: Nan Callahan, PR and Communications Manager RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch honored 20 outstanding high school senior student-athletes at a graduation ceremony and awards show for the Active Living Leadership (ALL) Stars program,…
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ALL Stars Unplugged: Their Favorites, The Near Future, and Other Fun Facts
ALL Stars Unplugged: Their Favorites, The Near Future, and Other fun facts Written by: Jacki Quinlan, Director of Youth Programs The 20 student-athletes that are participating in the Active Living Leadership ALL Stars program all have a few things in common: they have all excelled academically, achieved athletic success, and are actively involved in their…
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Active Living Leadership: Empowering High School Athletes to Make a Difference
Active Living Leadership: Empowering High School Athletes to make a difference Written by: Jacki Quinlan, Director of Youth Programs The benefits of playing sports are numerous – an athlete can expect to experience health benefits and emotional well-being, gain leadership skills, learn time management, and develop self-confidence and self-esteem. The best part is those benefits…
On The Move Podcast
Our podcast focuses on keeping people active and moving. Join Nan and Kam as they share inspirational and interesting stories – click the link below, or use the filter above to find podcast episodes.
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There are 6,500 people annually who volunteer to make Sports Backers and it’s events and programs the successes they are.
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With your support, we can make this region a more attractive and vibrant place to live where safe opportunities to walk, run, bike, swim, or workout abound and where access to these activities are available to all.