FAST BREAKS
Daughter of 88-year-old Holocaust survivor to run 2018 NYC Marathon
There will be 50,000 runners taking on Sunday's New York City Marathon, and an equal number of stories that are steeped in inspiration. One will be that of Rochelle Goldschmiedt, [...]
Chris Pratt surprises NYC Marathon runners with beer, team bibs
The New York City Marathon field is as diverse as the city itself. With different groups of runners from all over the world taking on the 26.2-mile course, there some [...]
THE BIG PLAY
Edniesha Curry to instill confidence in Maine’s men’s basketball team
Edniesha Curry's basketball knowledge has touched men, women and children in nearly every corner of the world. Vietnam? Check. China? You bet. Israel? Absolutely. Palestine? Certainly. Whether handling the rock [...]
Purpose2Play’s top five inspiring stories: April 2018
Our top five inspiring stories from April, as measured by pageviews, certainly don't disappoint. From a couple of runners taking on the Boston Marathon to a baseball player with autism [...]
JOCKS GIVING BACK
Michael Strahan donating gear to military charity for sets of 25 push-ups
Former New York Giants defensive end and current host of ABC's Good Morning America Michael Strahan is a busy man, but his schedule isn't so full that he can't make [...]
Ashlyn Harris is on a mission ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day
Pro soccer player Ashlyn Harris is busy this week spreading a very important message: Keep fighting because "tomorrow needs you." And, because 800,000 people worldwide take their life each year [...]