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Sixers Youth Foundation Provides $75,000 Grant to Up2Us Sports

Sixers Youth Foundation Provides $75,000 Grant to Up2Us Sports

Just weeks after The Aspen Institute released “State of Play Camden,” a comprehensive report assessing the landscape of sport activities for youth, The Sixers Youth Foundation has announced a $75,000 grant to Up2Us Sports.

Stories From The Field: DeAnna Tunstalle

Stories From The Field: DeAnna Tunstalle

As a child growing up just outside Los Angeles in La Puente (CA), DeAnna Tunstalle spent her summers playing sports and participating in summer camps in LA. Now, as the Senior Director II at Algin Sutton Recreation Center, she is the one in charge of ensuring that the park is providing services to meet the needs of the community.

Stories From The Field: Tiffany Rubin, Captain

Stories From The Field: Tiffany Rubin, Captain

Sports teams at every level designate a player to be the Captain. In fact, in the NFL and NHL, individual players are recognized with a bold “C” on their jerseys or sweaters. The Captain is the team leader among the players and is expected to be a role model and mentor while setting the tone for communication, preparation, competitiveness, conduct, and sportsmanship. These are traits exemplified by Tiffany Rubin, the Director of Youth Programs for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.