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Archive for January, 2008

‘Survivor: Africa’ winner to speak at CNU Wednesday

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

From dailypress.com
by Lisa B. Deaderick

The winner of “Survivor: Africa,” Ethan Zohn, will speak at the Ferguson Center for the Arts at Christopher Newport University on Wednesday.

Zohn, a professional soccer player from Lexington, Mass., will deliver his program on “Character: The Ultimate Survival Tool.” He beat out eight …

F&M project targets African youth, lost teammate

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

From LancasterOnline.com
by Madelyn Pennino

A coach’s vision and the untimely death of a young athlete have forever changed the course of the Franklin & Marshall College men’s soccer team.

In less than two months, the team will travel to South Africa to teach children with HIV how to play …

Kicking AIDS in Africa

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Here’s a great UPI video report on Grassroot Soccer.

Survivor-Africa Winner Ethan Zohn To Be Honorary Captain Saturday

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

From oursportscentral.com

The New Jersey Ironmen (8-4) are pleased to announce that Survivor-Africa winner and charitable activist Ethan Zohn will be serving as the honorary captain when the club hosts the Detroit Ignition (8-4) Saturday night at Prudential Center. Kickoff for the crucial midseason match up is 7:30 p.m.

Originally from …