ESPN Citizenship

Every kid deserves a chance to play. That is why ESPN is launching ‘Take Back Sports’ — a new youth sports initiative dedicated to increasing access to play for young athletes. We’re committing $5M to support organizations removing barriers to youth sports participation. Learn…

So honored to receive the 2025 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award. This one means everything. I’ve been lucky to live my dream on the court, but the work we do through the This award has my name on it, but it belongs to all of us 🤍 @SS_FDN

Honored. Humbled. On a mission. Thank you @ESPYS for the 2025 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. This isn’t just about me, it’s about the kids we show up for, the work we believe in, and the future we’re building. One opportunity at a time 🤍 @SS_FDN

Huge congratulations to Michele Kang, named Sports Philanthropist of the Year at the #ESPYS Sports Humanitarian Awards Dinner last night! 👏🏽🏆 Her unwavering commitment to advancing and transforming women’s sports around the world is nothing short of extraordinary. A powerful…

Cookie and I want to congratulate our business partner Michele Kang on being named ESPN's 2025 Sports Philanthropist of the Year! It’s great to see our two friends Bob Iger and Willow Bay presented the award to Michele.

Congratulations to Michele Kang on being named ESPN’s 2025 Sports Philanthropist of the Year. Her leadership and commitment to driving equity in soccer and beyond is both inspiring, impactful and a powerful example of what it means to serve the game. 📷: ESPN Images / Allen Kee

Congratulations to Michele Kang, who was recognized as the Sports Philanthropist of the Year at last night’s @ESPYS Sports Humanitarian Awards Dinner for her incredible commitment to transforming women’s sports around the world! 👏

ESPN recently launched #TakeBackSports, a push to make youth sports more fun, inclusive & accessible. It's backed by $5M & a collab with Stephen & Ayesha Curry’s @eatlearnplay & is all about access, mental wellness & better coaching! @ESPNCitizenship 📰 espnpressroom.com/us/press-relea…

What a week 💙 Another unforgettable @ESPN #MyWish series just wrapped, and we’re so grateful to every team, athlete and wish kid who made these stories what they are - full of heart, joy, and unforgettable memories. Catch up here: wish.org/mywish. 🌟 @SportsCenter…

The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award celebrates a commitment to leadership and service by honoring young people who use sports to improve their communities.  Congratulations to this year’s national honorees: Maegha Ramanathan, Rishin Tandon, and Ian Waite! These honorees…

Katie Schumacher-Cawley wins the 2025 Jimmy V Perseverance Award ❤️ A powerful story and even more powerful speech 👏

Her fight and refusal to give up inspires us all. @CoachKatiePSU is this year's Jimmy V Award For Perseverance recipient.

Congrats, @SloaneStephens 💚 Sloane won the 2025 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award! @ESPNCitizenship x @SS_FDN

Last night at The ESPYS Sports Humanitarian Awards. 💙

Thank you so much for this recognition. My dad is smiling down 💙💙💙 thank you @PatMcAfeeShow for presenting our award tonight 🙏

To wrap the 2025 #SportsHumanitarian Awards, @SloaneStephens has been recognized as this year’s winner of the 𝙈𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙞 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 With her leadership, @SS_FDN, has reached 15K+ youth nationwide, creating safe, empowering…

Congratulations to this year’s @BillieJeanKing Youth Leadership Award honorees! 🏆 𝙈𝙖𝙚𝙜𝙝𝙖 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 🏆 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣 🏆 𝙄𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙚

The 2025 #SportsHumanitarian Awards 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 goes to the @Colts for their efforts to tackle the mental health crisis & change the narrative through their @KickingStigma initiative

This year’s winner of the 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 goes to @BWWings Their efforts have addressed rising youth sports costs by co-founding the ALL STARS program with @BGCA_Clubs — allowing nearly 3M young people to play local sports