LA84 Newsletter, Volume 3

Your Newest Rhodes Scholar

Homeless. A family ripped apart by domestic abuse. A father in jail for life.

The odds were stacked against Caylin Moore, but with the help of an LA84 grantee and the life-changing power of sport, a kid from South LA is now a Rhodes Scholar.

Ready To Run

LA84's annual Run4Fun event is this Saturday, December 10. See more details about the event as over 1,000 LA youth prepare for fall's final race.

Feeling Rosy

LA84 mascot Sam the Eagle was on hand in Pasadena as three Olympians were named the 2017 Rose Parade Grand Marshals.

What do kids play in LA?

LA84 conducted a first-of-its-kind survey on youth sports participation in Los Angeles County. The results may surprise you.

#PlayingForward in the Community

LA84 grantees Play Rugby USA and Beyond the Bell hosted a Girls Middle School Flag Rugby Tournament.

Remembering a Legend

Sammy Lee, a pioneer in the Olympic diving world, passed away recently at age 96. LA84 remembers the life of a true Olympic trailblazer.

LA84 convened leaders from the youth skateboarding nonprofit world to discuss how to get more youth in action.

The Olympic City

Take a sneak peek at the new exhibit coming soon to the LA84 Sports Library, featuring artifacts from LAs' rich Olympic history.

Learning from the Legends

All-time winningest MLS coach Sigi Schmid was among the coaches hosting an incredible day of learning at the LA84 Soccer Coaches Clinic.

Woman of Inspiration

"She keeps everyone in the game" - LA84 chief organizer Peter Ueberroth. See how LA84 President & CEO Renata Simril was honored for her work.

WATCH

#PlayingForward

Copyright © 2016 LA84 Foundation, All rights reserved.

Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe from this list