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Powerade enters March Madness arena, after fight against cholera

March 18th, 201104:05 PM ET

By Food for the poor

Powerade, March Madness' "Official Sports Drink of the NCAA," late last year entered another arena in a big way – the fight against cholera in Haiti. The Coca-Cola Brand donated 2,538 cases of its beverages from plants in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to Food For The Poor, the third-largest international relief and development organizati...
Basketball Team Learns Life Lesson off the Hardwood in Jamaica

February 02nd, 201102:41 PM ET

By Food for the poor

The varsity boy's basketball team at Pine Crest School is making a name for itself. With more than a dozen wins under their belt this season, the two-time state champions tipped off two games in January – not in the "Sunshine State," but on an island in the sun. Located in Fort Lauderdale, the Pine Crest Panthers were invited to participate ...
Former WNBA Star Awarded for Making a Slam Dunk for Education

December 03rd, 201003:04 PM ET

By Food for the poor

For nearly a decade, Simone Edwards dominated the sport of women’s basketball, where she was known by many as the ‘Jamaican Hurricane’ and finished as the team’s all-time leader in rebounds. When Edwards played in the WNBA for the Seattle Storm, she captured the hearts of both fans and spectators. But it’s a project off the court that’...

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