HEISMAN TROPHY TRUST

1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel and his Wuerffel Foundation are proud to host the “Rivalry for a Cause”, the 2024 Desire Cup. Football greats from two traditional rivals, the University of Florida and the The University of Georgia, are coming together for a gala and golf tournament to benefit Desire Street Ministries, which lifts up community leaders in under-resourced neighborhoods. Congratulations to Danny as he continues to make a positive impact on his community. Visit DesireCup.com for more information. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

The Heisman Trophy Trust proudly announces Misty Copeland as the recipient of the 2024 Heisman Humanitarian Award! Copeland, the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, is being recognized for her work as an advocate for children of color through her Misty Copeland Foundation. “Misty Copeland’s leadership and advocacy for youth empowerment align perfectly with the Heisman’s mission of perseverance, excellence, leadership, and community,” said Mike Comerford, President of the Heisman Trophy Trust. Congratulations Misty, and thank you for the positive impact you have on your community and the world! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgd2Rcnk #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

The Riverside Hawks Hope Health and Hoops Corporation was founded in 1961 to help youth in Harlem use basketball as a vehicle to improve their academic achievement. Today, the program has expanded to support not only its basketball players, but young people throughout the community. Through their basketball, academics and community programs, they have managed to achieve: •100% high school graduation •100% college acceptance •Over $5 million in college scholarships received •Over $550K prep school scholarships received This kind of meaningful impact is why the Riverside Hawks is one of the programs the Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to support each year. Check out RiversideHawks.org for more information. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

AXIA Time is now the Official Timepiece of the Heisman Trophy Trust! Introducing the DIASIMOS. Exclusively crafted for Heisman Trophy finalists and honorees in collaboration with the Heisman Trophy Trust. This unique, heirloom-quality timepiece will be presented to the finalists as part of the 2024 Heisman Trophy Weekend beginning on December 13, 2024. AXIA Time is dedicated to creating timepieces that not only measure moments but also capture their essence. "All watches tell time, but ours tell the time of your life." Join us in celebrating this new chapter with the Heisman Trophy Trust, where every tick represents not just a moment passed, but a memory created. Sign up at AXIA Time for email updates: https://lnkd.in/ei7jtYeq Follow AXIA Time on social media (https://lnkd.in/eWThyxEc) for alerts. #heismantrophy #MoreThanATrophy #HeismanAxiaTime #swissmadewatches #markthetime

The Madison Square Boys & Girls Club is both a founding member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the oldest Boys & Girls Club in New York City. Originally created to provide recreational and vocational programs to keep young people away from gang activity on the east side of Manhattan, today they continue the legacy of effective youth development in academics, character and healthy lifestyles in New York City’s most under-resourced communities. Every year, the Heisman Trophy Trust supports hundreds of organizations like the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club that make a positive impact in their communities. Check out MadisonSquare.org for more information. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy 

Kids in the Game was founded in 2003 with the belief that kids should be active, try new things, and have positive adult mentors to look up to. They offer school programs, summer camps, and sports programs to kids in New York City, all with the goal of "...providing positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play." Through sports, games, and programs like their Creative Club and Discover Club, they strive to connect kids from multiple backgrounds and instill in them a positive sense of self. The positive impact they have on the kids in New York City is why Kids in the Game is one of the organizations the Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to support each year. Check out KidsintheGame.com for more information #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

Each year, the Heisman Trophy Trust supports hundreds of organizations that make a positive impact in their communities all over the country. On this International Day of Charity, we want to celebrate everyone, from high school and college student-athletes, celebrities and professional athletes, and everyday people who dedicate their time and energy to help improve the lives of others. #InternationalDayofCharity #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

Mark Teixeira is a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star and 2009 World Series champion. But for all his success on the baseball diamond, he is just as highly regarded for his work off the field. Teixeira established scholarship endowments at his alma maters of Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore and Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He is a board member for The Emerald Corridor Foundation, which not only works to build and restore safe green spaces and waterways in Atlanta, but also helps strengthen the community via education, job training and employment opportunities. He has been a supporter of DREAM, a New York nonprofit that has been supported by the Heisman Trophy Trust. DREAM is a youth development organization that uses the power of teams to inspire inner-city youth to recognize their potential and realize their dreams through its school, after-school and summer programs. This tremendous positive impact in multiple communities is why Mark Teixeira was awarded the Heisman Humanitarian Award in 2018. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy 

During her high school career at Pillow Academy in Greenwood, MS, Dia Chawla learned that while winning is about the hard work you’re willing to put in, it must be acknowledged that not everyone has the same opportunities to excel. So while in high school, she began an ACT Preparation class with seven African American students from a nearby public school. She later invited seven students from her own school to join the class, thus founding the ACT Diversity Preparation Club.  On the field, Dia was a varsity starter on the tennis team in sixth grade and later won a state title. She led her basketball team in free throw percentage her junior year and secured a spot as a key reserve on the 2020 Academy High School basketball state championship team. Dia also captained the state championship dance team and has won 12 individual first place and high scores in Mid South regional competitive dance. Today, Dia is a student at Georgetown University, and is the Co-President of the Georgetown Bipartisan Coalition. This level of overall excellence is why Dia Chalwa was a recipient of the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

Each year, the Heisman Trophy Trust supports organizations that make a positive impact, especially for our children. Hit the Books in Harlem, New York, is a prime example. Through tutoring, mentorship and mixed martial arts, Hit The Books provides a safe environment where kids aged 6-13 can succeed intellectually, emotionally, and physically,  both inside and outside of the classroom. Hit The Books wants kids to know that “Tough Times Don’t Last. Tough People Do!” Check out HitTheBooksNYC.org for more information. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy