John Cena may not be the first name that comes to your head when you think of athlete. Most people don’t consider WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, as a sport. Despite working in the WWE for nearly 20 years and acting in many movies, his impact can be felt outside the four-sided ring. Cena has accomplished everything in the WWE and will go down as one of the best … [Read more...] about John Cena Outside the Ring
Michael Phelps Foundation
The most decorated and successful Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps has seemingly done it all and he’s only 33 years old. He holds the record for most medals by an Olympian with 28, and also has the most gold medals with 23. At the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, he won eight gold medals, breaking the 36-year-old record held by fellow swimmer Mark Spitz for most … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps Foundation
Grand Slam Off the Court
Already heralded by many as one of the most decorated athletes of all time, Serena Williams is a role model to many women around the world. With 23 Grand Slam victories, she has the second most, regardless of gender. She sits one victory away from tying Margaret Court for the most. She has been a champion for gender equality since she entered the tennis scene in … [Read more...] about Grand Slam Off the Court
Why Not You Foundation
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been one of the most consistent players in the NFL over the past five seasons. Raised in Richmond, Virginia, Wilson was an all-around great athlete. He excelled in both football and baseball. The Baltimore Orioles drafted him to play baseball straight out of high school, but Wilson’s father encouraged him to go and get an … [Read more...] about Why Not You Foundation
Justin J. Watt Foundation
JJ Watt wreaks havoc at the line of scrimmage as a defensive end for the Houston Texans. Hailing from the small town of Waukesha, Wisconsin, he was not highly recruited as a tight tend or defensive lineman coming out of high school. He accepted a scholarship from Central Michigan but left to walk on to the University of Wisconsin team because of a lack of playing time. He … [Read more...] about Justin J. Watt Foundation