The Foundation for Global Sports Development Annual Report 2013 - 2

Dear Friends,
To say 2013 was a successful year for The Foundation for Global Sports
Development would be an understatement. This past year was a time
of refocusing, reinventing, and reconnecting. In the past, the "off" year
between two Olympiads has typically been quiet with the focus being
on preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games. However, in 2013
we sought out to accomplish more, and we have been pleased with
the results.
Early in the year, we took time to evaluate and focus our goals. In
doing so, we were able to effectively guide our resources and staff toward the fulfillment of
GSD's mission by discontinuing projects which no longer aligned with our overall goals and
objectives. New projects, such as the symposium on doping and our updated website, have
allowed us to broaden our reach and educate more individuals about the culture of sport and
its impact on youth. I am excited to share details on these projects with you.
Over the years we have learned that relationships are essential to an organization's success,
and this year we were able to deepen many existing relationships and foster new collaborations. For instance, we are proud to announce our partnership with Sharon Robinson, Major
League Baseball, and Scholastic, to be a co-sponsor of their Breaking Barriers, In Sport, In Life
program. In preparation for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, we paired up with the World
Curling Federation for their "Olympic Celebration Tour," where they teach youth all over the
world about the sport of curling.
And of course, our biennial publication of art from our Culture, Ethics, Sport, and Education
Program for youth was printed this year after working with Art of the Olympians to include
the work of 16 Olympian artists. I am thrilled at how this book has turned out, and I'm eager to
share it with the world at Sochi in February.
I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about The Foundation for Global Sports
Development and our new projects. We hope you will follow along with us on this journey, as it
is leading us to somewhere great!
Best regards,

Dr. Steven Ungerleider
Founding Board Member

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