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Recognizing and following James B. Atkin’s contributions as a champion of gender equity in women’s sports. In November of 1998, the Board of Trustees of the Women's Sports Foundation established an endowment in James B. Atkin’s name to fund the advocacy internship. This fund was established to recognize and follow Mr. Atkin's contributions as a champion of gender equity in women’s sports.
The internship offers the opportunity to celebrate and build upon the legacy of friendship, camaraderie and passion that were the cornerstones of Dorothy’s amazing leadership. As a Board member and as Chair of the Board, Dr. Blaney's work resulted in enhanced governance, focused strategic leadership, stronger fundraising efforts, and the fulfillment of an agreement to house the Billie Jean King International Women’s Sports Center in the National Sports Museum.
This award is named in honor of Dr. Darlene A. Kluka, an associate professor at Grambling State University, who has served the Women’s Sports Foundation for many years as a member of the Research and Academic Council of the National Advisory Board and as a researcher who has participated in numerous Foundation projects. The establishment of this research award and stipend reflects the Foundation’s respect for her leadership, vision and desire to create a legacy that acknowledges the outstanding performance of researchers and encourages their continued commitment to conduct studies involving women’s sports and physical activity.
Deborah Slaner Larkin was the Foundation’s Executive Director from 1986 to 1991 and currently serves on its Board of Stewards. She is committed to gender equity in sport and demonstrates this through her work with various organizations including the National Women’s Law Center, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and others. The Foundation honored Larkin in 1999 with the Billie Jean King Contribution Award. To celebrate and honor this occasion, her family, friends and colleagues contributed gifts to a named fund to address gender equity issues.
Honoring Dr. Lopiano’s leadership in women’s sports and her career with the Women’s Sports Foundation and fund ongoing programming in Advocacy and Research. For more information on Donna's current work,
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Carol Mann was the second President of the Foundation and served from 1985-1989. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Stewards. As a Hall of Fame golfer and a winner of 38 tournaments on the LPGA tour from 1961-1981, Carol is a great role model for aspiring young golfers. The Carol Mann Grants for Girls Golf Endowment will allow the legacy of Carol’s passion for success and equity in golf to continue in perpetuity. Carol Mann was the second President of the Foundation and served from 1985-1989. The Carol Mann Grants for Girls Golf Endowment will allow the legacy of Mann’s passion for success and equity in golf to continue in perpetuity.
An endowment was established in 2003 by Lissa McLean and Tuti Scott, who believe in the value of sports participation for girls and women and are both passionate supporters of women’s basketball. These two women and George Casey, McLean’s husband, donated funds from their estates for the Women’s Sports Foundation and invited their family, friends and colleagues to annually support the internship program of the Women’s Sports Foundation. McLean was a women’s history supporter and ardent fan of the WNBA. She worked for 20 years in accounting for the state of Michigan, where she was a leader in establishing best practices in business and bringing women to the forefront of management within the state government. She was a season ticket holder for the Detroit Shock and the Washington Mystics and attended every WNBA All-Star game. McLean brought new fans to each game and introduced them to the magic of the game of basketball. Her legacy in women’s history is notable as she was a collector with more than 300 titles of biographies and a funder who supported preserving the stories of women through her generous gifts to the National Women’s History Project.
The Brenda Reilly Advocacy Hotline (1-800-227-3988), is the first line of support for any and all gender equity issues that come to the Women's Sports Foundation - parents, coaches, athletes, administrators - who are questioning whether there is fair and equitable treatment in their sport or work experience. We are proud to associate Brenda's name to this important component of the WSF work. The interns and staff who respond to these calls are top notch individuals who handle every caller with amazing care, effort, and expertise. This important fund honors Brenda and her career and carrying on her passion and work on gender equity.
The Robin Roberts GoGirlGo! Fund was established to help or expand sports or physical activity programming to girls displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Nonprofit agencies providing sports and/or physical activity programs for girls along the Gulf Coast whose facilities and programs have been damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina are eligible for such grants. Agencies located outside the states of Mississippi and Louisiana may be eligible for the grants if they can demonstrate a need to establish or expand sports/physical activity programming to girls displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Robin Roberts GoGirlGo! grants can be used for repairing facilities, purchasing equipment & uniforms, hiring and training staff or officials and for league and tournament registration fees to advance participation. Establishing or expanding sports or physical activity programming to girls displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
This fund was created by an endowed gift from Dr. Donna Lopiano, former CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, in memory of Janet T. Swanson for her support of women and girls’ health issues and success in life through sport. A significant part of Janet's philanthropy and the things that gave her the most joy, were making special things happen when other funding sources were unavailable and good work needed to be done. Ms. Swanson was an avid supporter of the Foundation since 1995 and over a five-year period created opportunities for advancement of the organization’s mission with unrestricted gifts whenever asked. Honoring her joy in giving and her willingness to be spontaneous, this fund establishes a perpetual tribute and legacy.