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Malaysian Reserve
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis Hosts "52 Ways of Love" Community Celebration in Lakeland, Florida
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FL Admission: FREE | Open to the public LAKELAND, Fla., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A CELEBRATION OF LOVE, WELLNESS & COMMUNITY UNITY To mark his 50th birthday, NFL legend Ray Lewis returns to Polk County—not to be celebrated, but to give back. In partnership with the Ray of Hope Foundation™, he will host the 52 Ways of Love: Community Celebration, a free, family-friendly event focused on mental health awareness, education, and community healing. With over 3,000 attendees expected, the event will include interactive youth zones, mindfulness workshops, wellness screenings, and classic outdoor games like tug-of-war, hula hoop contests, and three-legged races. It's a day for families to connect, children to learn, and the entire community to engage in conversations around resilience, hope, and mental wellness. The inspiration behind the event comes from Lewis's personal mission to fight mental health stigma—especially following the tragic loss of his son. 'This isn't just about a birthday,' says Lewis. 'It's about pouring love back into the place that gave me everything. It's about showing our kids they matter—and that healing is possible when we come together as one family, one purpose.' SPECIAL GUESTS & NFL LEGENDS JOINING THE CELEBRATION:Several fellow Polk County-born NFL greats will join Lewis in championing the cause, including: Shannon Baker – Former NFL Wide Receiver, FSU Ahmad Black – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, UF Desmond Clark – 11-Year NFL Tight End (Broncos, Dolphins, Bears) Wayne Gandy – 15-Year NFL Offensive Tackle Rodney Gunter – Arizona Cardinals, Jaguars Maurkice Pouncey – 9-Time Pro Bowl Center, Steelers Mike Pouncey – Pro Bowl Center, Dolphins/Chargers Chris Rainey – NFL Running Back & Return Specialist MEDIA & SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIESThe Ray of Hope Foundation™ welcomes local media, sponsors, and community partners to join this impactful day. Opportunities include branded booths, volunteer roles, and in-kind contributions. For press credentials, sponsorship info, or interviews with Ray Lewis, contact:Dr. Debra L. Wright | debra@ ABOUT THE RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION™Founded by Ray Lewis, the Ray of Hope Foundation™ empowers at-risk youth and families by providing education, mental health support, mentorship, and personal development through love-centered community engagement. Learn more at: MEDIA CONTACT:Debra LewisDirector, Ray of Hope Foundationdebra@
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis Hosts "52 Ways of Love" Community Celebration in Lakeland, Florida
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FL Admission: FREE | Open to the public LAKELAND, Fla., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A CELEBRATION OF LOVE, WELLNESS & COMMUNITY UNITY To mark his 50th birthday, NFL legend Ray Lewis returns to Polk County—not to be celebrated, but to give back. In partnership with the Ray of Hope Foundation™, he will host the 52 Ways of Love: Community Celebration, a free, family-friendly event focused on mental health awareness, education, and community healing. With over 3,000 attendees expected, the event will include interactive youth zones, mindfulness workshops, wellness screenings, and classic outdoor games like tug-of-war, hula hoop contests, and three-legged races. It's a day for families to connect, children to learn, and the entire community to engage in conversations around resilience, hope, and mental wellness. The inspiration behind the event comes from Lewis's personal mission to fight mental health stigma—especially following the tragic loss of his son. "This isn't just about a birthday," says Lewis. "It's about pouring love back into the place that gave me everything. It's about showing our kids they matter—and that healing is possible when we come together as one family, one purpose." SPECIAL GUESTS & NFL LEGENDS JOINING THE CELEBRATION:Several fellow Polk County-born NFL greats will join Lewis in championing the cause, including: Shannon Baker – Former NFL Wide Receiver, FSU Ahmad Black – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, UF Desmond Clark – 11-Year NFL Tight End (Broncos, Dolphins, Bears) Wayne Gandy – 15-Year NFL Offensive Tackle Rodney Gunter – Arizona Cardinals, Jaguars Maurkice Pouncey – 9-Time Pro Bowl Center, Steelers Mike Pouncey – Pro Bowl Center, Dolphins/Chargers Chris Rainey – NFL Running Back & Return Specialist MEDIA & SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIESThe Ray of Hope Foundation™ welcomes local media, sponsors, and community partners to join this impactful day. Opportunities include branded booths, volunteer roles, and in-kind contributions. For press credentials, sponsorship info, or interviews with Ray Lewis, contact:Dr. Debra L. Wright | debra@ ABOUT THE RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION™Founded by Ray Lewis, the Ray of Hope Foundation™ empowers at-risk youth and families by providing education, mental health support, mentorship, and personal development through love-centered community engagement. Learn more at: MEDIA CONTACT:Debra LewisDirector, Ray of Hope Foundationdebra@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ray of Hope Foundation
NBC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Getty Images, AP, Alamy Horse racing Bold colors, big hats and fast horses: Photos of the 150th Preakness Stakes Journalism won the race with a thrilling come-from-behind finish.
Journalism took the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday from Pimlico Race Course with a thrilling come-from-behind win. But the dramatic finish wasn't the only lasting image from Baltimore. Thousands of fans both in the infield and in the stands were decked out in fun and vibrant outfits to enjoy one of the biggest events in horse racing. This included celebrities like former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, Maryland governor Wes Moore and social media star Griffin Johnson. Let's take a closer look at what went down Saturday afternoon.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald plans improvements to popular park
MCDONALD, Ohio (WKBN) – Families can always find something to do at a park, and McDonald's Woodland Park has plenty to offer. The village wants to make improvements to enhance what it has and entice others to try it out. McDonald is looking to renovate and revitalize Woodland Park. It's a centerpiece of the community. 'We're looking to improve the amenities that we already offer, make McDonald a better place to live, to play and to visit,' said Mayor Ray Lewis. The park has basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. One of the aspects of the upgrade is to improve the court surfaces. They could be resurfaced, painted and get new equipment. 'If you looked at the courts, you can see they're starting to get worn down,' Lewis said. Another aspect is to offer camps, tournaments, even health and wellness education. Those things could appeal to all ages. The idea is to utilize the park for residents and those from around the region. 'Look, there's things available here. They're free, and they're really nice, so it just improves the overall quality of life,' Lewis said. McDonald has big plans, but also realizes that residents and communities are stretched thin. So, it's applying for funding through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks Program. 'So the importance of getting grant dollars to improve the amenities not only helps the village with regard to maximizing our utilization of funds, but it also helps our residents and those that visit visit McDonald's to be able to utilize these resources,' Lewis said. McDonald has also submitted an application to get funding for improving trails near Woodland Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tom Brady names the NFL players he feared the most in his career
After 23 seasons in the NFL, seven-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady took a number of hits across his career. Eventually, like a sommelier may have a favorite vintage or vineyard, Brady developed a way of knowing who would deliver the toughest hits. Speaking on Logan Paul's 'Impaulsive' podcast, the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal caller revealed the players he hated to see the most lining up across from him. Familiarity certainly played a role - with a number of AFC pass rushers on the list - as well as one of the most fearsome defensive tackles of the 2010s. 'Ray Lewis was at the top,' Brady said. 'Ndamukong Suh, I didn't like getting hit by him. J.J. [Watt] wasn't very fun to get hit by. 'Haloti Ngata, you remember him? He was about 340 pounds for the Ravens. He was massive.' Ravens stars Haloti Ngata and Ray Lewis terrified the Patriots passer for over a decade All four of the players that Brady named were crucial figures in the NFL - all of whom have a legitimate chance of having a bronze bust in Canton, Ohio someday. Lewis and Ngata were two stalwarts on a Baltimore Ravens defense that terrified the NFL for years. Lewis already has a statue in Canton, having been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Ngata is a five-time All-Pro, five-time Pro-Bowler, and Super Bowl champion. Watt may have the best chance of joining Lewis in Canton in the years to come. He won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, seven All-Pro selections, and five Pro-Bowl selections. Then there's Suh, who won Super Bowl LV with Brady and the Buccaneers in 2020. He earned five All-Pro nods and five Pro-Bowls as well as the Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2010. Most notably missing from the list is any of the safeties that terrified Brady year-in and year-out like Ed Reed. Also absent is Bernard Pollard, the safety whose low hit on Brady tore the quarterback's ACL in the 2008 season opener - forcing the quarterback to miss his only full-season in his career. Brady became well known for his dedication to winning - including a strict regimen of diet and exercise centered around recovery from tackles. This allowed his longevity to be at an all-time high. 'When you're getting hit, there's a discipline with your physical body that you need to take into account,' Brady said. 'Because if you f*** around, you're gonna get hurt. … You don't mess around with your training, because you will pay the price when you got Aaron Donald chasing you.'
