Charity Buzz Offers Jeremy Lin Package

The good people at Charity Buzz have an awesome meet and great with Jeremy Lin up for grabs to benefit the Garden of Dream Foundation.

Athlebrities loves Lin…aside from infusing some much needed life in the NBA and New York Knicks, we’ve noticed that the phenom RARELY uses the word “I” when speaking of his accomplishments on the court. Fingers crossed he remains humble. Continue reading

Tim Tebow Reading Green Eggs and Ham: Video

Tim Tebow has partnered with BOOK IT!, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut, to host America’s Biggest Storytime. Watch Tim read his favorite childhood book, “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss, and share his passion for reading with children across the country…more info at Bookitprogram.com.


“Similar to his drive and determination on the football field, Tim has shown a passion for reading and encouraging literacy among today’s youth. Tim’s personal connection to literacy, along with the mission of his foundation, makes him the perfect host of our 2012 webcast,” said Chris Fuller, director of public affairs at Pizza Hut. As a thank you for Tim’s participation, BOOK IT! has made a donation to the Tim Tebow Foundation, which is dedicated to bringing faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.

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Del Piero Wakes Girl from Coma

Juventus captain and former Italy forward Alessandro Del Piero is being credited with waking a young Italian girl from a coma after hearing a message from her soccer hero.

Apparently, Giada Scalise suffered a brain hemorrhage on January 22 while watching a Juventus game on TV…she lapsed into a coma, and after several weeks her parents reached out to Del Piero’s help via a charity.

    ANSA.IT reports: The parents of Giada, a big Juventus supporter from the small southern town of Cerenzia, believe the footballer made an important contribution to the happy outcome. “That night (after listening to the message) something special happened,” said the girl’s father, Francesco. “First she moved her hand and then after a few hours she called out ‘mamma’. Then after about 24 hours she talked and asked for an ice-cream”. Continue reading