Rachelle Patel

ATL via NYC, Clemson, & Haiti. Sports enthusiast and aspiring world traveler. Changing the lives of youth through sports @Laureus_USA

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

To celebrate 10 years of our innovative Sport for Good Cities model, Laureus has launched a global campaign to raise awareness, funding, and support for this collaborative work.

Ignite the power of sport & community for another ten. https://t.co/AZ1F0HU5QR. 📖

#SportForGood10

[Inside Philanthropy @InsidePhilanthr]

As the Paris Olympics approach, a global sports philanthropy reflects on its achievements and future goals.
Discover their impact on Inside Philanthropy. @DerekAdeniji Reports: https://t.co/EAAiumLE6H
@Laureus_USA @LaureusSport @LaureusS4G

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Our new report, exclusive to @InsidePhilanthr, examines the positive impact the Sport for Good Cities model has had on young people & communities since we launched in New Orleans in 2014:

https://t.co/DvK0OClrgz

#SportForGood10

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

So proud of the amazing work taking place in Illinois 🫶🏾. Let’s keep it going! #SportforGood

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Over the past 2 years, Illinois has led the nation through their innovative investment in sports-based youth development.

Learn from young people and coaches in this video about why this program matters, & check out the thread below of how programs are using #SportforGood. 🧵

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Today we are excited to release “The Role of SBYD in Addressing Youth Violence: An Impact Report of Laureus USA’s Illinois Grant Program”

Thank you @RepKamBuckner @DrCristinaPZ & @RobertJPeters for championing this work! ⬇️

https://t.co/tmqHED4vGM

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

Vote for free and @gatorade will donate!!

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Gatorade is teaming up with Laureus USA to fuel equity in sports and support the work we do in this space. Guess the Mystery Flavor between 10/23 and 10/29, & Gatorade will donate $1 for every guess (up to $10,000) to #SportForGood!

Guess today! ▶️ https://t.co/gpdrImHq9m

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

Coney Island is a national treasure 😂

[Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets]

Can confirm these are all real logos 😭 (s/o the @Titans for the inspo)

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

Come work with me!! ⬇️

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Passionate about #SBYD? Have experience in securing funding through a mix of foundational, corporate, and individual donors?

We're hiring a dynamic Development Manager to join the Laureus USA team and help us achieve our mission! 💪

Details & apply: https://t.co/oCrVeV6CxA

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

Check out our latest video to learn more about the life-changing work I get to be a part of @Laureus_USA 👏🏾💙

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Join our game-changing movement! ⭐ Discover how Laureus Sport for Good USA is transforming the lives of youth through sport. 👊

🏆 Click the link below to watch and become part of our community of changemakers.

#SportForGood | @LaureusSport

https://t.co/TYjxPsj6LF

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

THIS is what leadership looks like 👏🏾. So grateful to @RepKamBuckner for his consistent and crucial support of our efforts in Chicago/IL. The funds he was was able to help us secure have & will literally change lives. Sport for Good in action!

[Rep.Kam Buckner ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ @RepKamBuckner]

Last year @DrCristinaPZ & I worked with @Laureus_USA to provide $5m to support the work of 41 Sports Based Youth Development organizations across Illinois. This year we were able to do it again!

Thanks to one of my childhood heroes @MJGold for lending your voice and passion!

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

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[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

"Before I started playing basketball, I was kind of quiet... but now... I feel like a leader."

#SportForGood means that Cayden can give back through his favorite sport, basketball. 🏀

Our new PSA w/ @RiversideHawks, created by @NBCUniversal’s #CreativeImpactLab, & @ReelWorks.

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

Loved being part of this important discussion last week! #SportForGood #ProjectPlay10

[Vincent Minjares, Ph.D @PlayerLearning]

Just had a great conversation about #coaching with three orgs of the #mcc — million coaches challenge! @Laureus_USA @LittleLeague @UWCLA @wiaawa

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Last year, thanks to the work of @SenPacioneZayas and @RepKamBuckner, we were appropriated $5M to provide grants to 41 orgs using sport as a tool for youth development.

We are counting on renewal of funds through HB2483 & SB1795 to sustain these crucial programs into next year🧵

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

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[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

We're thrilled to announce we've been selected as an official charity partner of the @NFLPA , which recognizes organizations that are making a positive impact in their local communities and uphold the values of their players and staff.

Learn more: https://t.co/nBaxuYJ9XX

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

😮 @JazzC2_ 😮‍💨 #WFinalFour

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

This tournament is WILD already. FDU? I love it. #MarchMadness

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

“DID WE JUST SEE WHAT WE THINK WE JUST SAW” #Dins yesssss!!

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 😨

FURMAN WITH THE STEAL AND 3 TO TAKE THE LEAD WITH 2.2 SECONDS REMAINING

#MarchMadness

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Together, we've made a tremendous impact in the #SBYD #SportForGood space! In 2022, we supported 200+ orgs, made 100+ grants, and impacted the lives of over 80k youth in programs across the country. 👊

For more on our impact, read the 2022 report: https://t.co/ezUYYEHL2b

[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Celebrating International Women's Day with a shoutout to some of our Nike NYC Community of Practice cohort leaders and coaches! #InternationalWomensDay #SportForGood @NikeNYC

[Rachelle Patel @RachellePatel_]

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[Laureus Sport for Good USA @Laureus_USA]

Please give a warm welcome to our 2023 Elevating Black Leaders in Sport cohort! Nine Black-led organizations will be receiving funding & capacity-building support. Special thx to initiative sponsors @Gatorade & @NBCUniversal #SportForGood #EBLS ✨

https://t.co/vZ3whcPKnn