Kick Butt Tip of the Day for August 16: Go Make It Happen
From American television producer, screenwriter and founder of her own production company Shonda Rhimes: “Dreams are lovely, but they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.”
– Don Chase’s Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.
Morgan Wallen: 4 Donations That Made A Difference
August 2023 - Nashville - $500k in Funding Toward New Baseball & Softball Restoration Project
Photo – Leila GrossmanWallen, along with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association Youth Development Foundation (MLB-MLBPA YDF) and other local funders, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to lead the community revitalization of the historic Black baseball and softball complex, Parkwood Community Club, in north Nashville. MLB-MLBPA YDF and Morgan Wallen Foundation have joined forces to donate $500k each, totaling $1 million invested in the project.
June 2023 - Baker and Bowen High Schools - Chicago
Photo – David LearDuring Morgan’s “One Night At A Time World Tour” he played two back-to-back nights at Chicago’s Wrigley Field; he celebrated the final night (June 23) at the home of the Chicago Cubs backstage with students from the nearby Baker and Bowen High Schools. He presented a check for $100k from The Morgan Wallen Foundation for revitalizing South Chicago’s Bessemer Park baseball field.
Wallen said, “We are thrilled to donate $100k to Bessemer Park to give the kids a place to play ball here in South Chicago,” said Wallen. “This donation, combined with being back on stage performing for my fans tonight at Wrigley, is a true doubleheader for me.”
March 2023 - Hometown High School
Photo – Happy MondayGibbs High School graduate Morgan didn’t just surprise seniors with a concert – he left behind a gift in the form of $35,000 for the school’s band, chorus, and baseball programs.
It was a night the senior class nor Wallen are likely to forget. From a surprise presentation of a 2021 championship ring by baseball coach Jeff Davis to having his parents, son, and both grandmothers in the crowd, Wallen reflected, “This is so cool. There are a lot of special people here. Having graduated in 2011, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel coming back – but this place will always hold a special place in my heart.”
