HEISMAN TROPHY TRUST

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

The East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) "envisions a world where all young people access an unconditionally supportive education that offers them the freedom to embrace—and build on—their inherent power as learners." Founded in 1958 as a children's reading group, EHTP is now a multi-site after-school program for public school students, and a network of charter schools focused on helping kids in East Harlem attend and graduate from college. EHTP is committed to serving 25% of East Harlem students by 2025. This kind of positive impact is why EHTP is one of the organizations the Heisman Trophy Trust is proud to support each year. Check out EHTP.org for more information. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

The Companions in Courage Foundation was founded by NHL Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine as a way to connect hospitalized children with their family, friends and heroes. Companions in Courage raises funds to build interactive playrooms in hospitals throughout North America. These playrooms give kids a place to connect to family, friends and celebrities during each hospital stay. Because of his stalwart belief that "no child in the fight for life or health should ever have to go through it alone," Pat LaFontaine was presented with the Heisman Humanitarian Award in 2008. Visit cic16.org to learn more about The Companions in Courage Foundation. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) was formed in 1993 after Esiason's son, Gunnar was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. At that time, he decided that "I'm going to be the biggest enemy this disease has ever had."   Today, the BEF "exists to inspire and support those with cystic fibrosis."   They bring together the brightest researchers and scientists, create partnerships between medical and business professionals, and educate both parties and volunteers, all to create a powerful force to combat this terrible disease.   This inspiring mission is why Boomer Esiason was named the recipient of the 2015 Heisman Humanitarian Award.   Please check out Esiason.org to learn more about this life-changing work.   #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by PGA Tour golfer Ernie Els and his wife, Liezl, shortly after their son Ben was diagnosed with autism. The Foundation's mission is to help people on the autism spectrum fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive, and rewarding lives. The Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida is a world-class campus hosting leading-edge programs and services for individuals with autism. Because of his hard work and dedication to having a positive impact on those with autism, Ernie Els was presented with the 2017 Heisman Humanitarian Award. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

Bronx Lacrosse is a year-round academic and sports-based youth development program whose mission is to "help provide educational and life opportunities for underserved middle school and high school students in the Bronx, NY." Their work goes beyond just teaching kids to play lacrosse. They also provide algebra-readiness tutoring, high school application support, and college access mentorship. This positive impact on young people in the Bronx is why Bronx Lacrosse is one of the hundreds of charities the Heisman Trophy Trust supports each year. Check out BronxLacrosse.org for more info. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

“My values—hard work and civic-mindedness—come from an internal desire to make sure all people are respected and treated fairly.” This quote is from the 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship winner, Cam Srivastava. While at Spartanburg Day School in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Cameron elected to study heart valve disease because of his family’s history with cardiac issues. His project research uncovered a new medical procedure that could bring hope to people like his grandfather, who needed heart surgery but was not strong enough to go through with it. Today, Cameron is a student at Harvard University and a staff writer for The Harvard Crimson. He is also the founder of Equity Starts from the Heart, an organization that aims to broaden access to innovative heart treatments and raise awareness of disparities in health treatments in South Carolina. Check out https://lnkd.in/eDr76iHD to learn more about Cameron’s mission. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy

Renaissance man and 1995 Heisman Trophy winner, The Ohio State University’s Edward George, MBA speaks on the Tamara and Edward George Legacy Fund and why it’s important to him and the students it supports. #Heisman #MoreThanATrophy