Character Counts

CHARACTER COUNTS | Feb 22, 2018

Character Counts scholarship awarded to Red Mountain’s Brittani Rusnak

Red Mountain High School senior Brittani Rusnak was named as the Character Counts Scholarship winner for her demonstration of outstanding moral character.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Feb 22, 2018

Florida Panthers host blood drive, honor Stoneman Douglas high victims

In the wake of the high school shooting that killed 17 in Parkland, the Florida Panthers are holding a blood drive in honor of the victims and survivors.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Feb 19, 2018

Philly roasters raise $20,000 for local schools by selling Foles-gers coffee

Coffee roasters in Philadelphia said a the special release Foles-gers blend had raised more than $20,000 in funds for local schools.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Feb 18, 2018

Timberwolves pay tribute to former head coach Flip Saunders

Thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony-Towns and Kickstradomis, longtime head coach Flip Saunders got a truly fitting tribute.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jan 29, 2018

Support flows in for Bills center Eric Wood’s cause after his retirement

The impact Buffalo Bills center Eric Wood has in his community saw a drastic uptick following the news of his career-ending medical issue.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jan 5, 2018

Tennis player Grigor Dimitrov helps injured opponent to sideline

Dimitrov chose health over competition after his opponent went down with an ankle injury during the quarterfinal of the Brisbane International.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 26, 2017

Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald sends heartfelt message to John McCain

In a time of celebration and enjoyment, U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was on the mind of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. 

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Dec 26, 2017

Watch: D-backs prospect surprises parents by paying off their mortgage

Diamondbacks prospect Pavin Smith surprised his parents for Christmas by letting them know he will pay off the family home mortgage.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 24, 2017

Stangers help Christian Pulisic reunite with furry friend for the holidays

When Christian Pulisic took to twitter, he had one goal. Be with his dog for the holidays. Well, thanks to complete strangers, the two were reunited.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 23, 2017

Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell surprises offensive line with Christmas gifts

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was in a giving mood Saturday when he presented his offensive linemen with Christmas gifts.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 19, 2017

Christmas comes early for young fan thanks to Penguins’ Phil Kessel

When Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel saw a young fan holding a sign to the glass before Monday's game against Colorado, he knew what to do. 

CHARACTER COUNTS | Dec 5, 2017

Cardinals’ David Johnson raises close to $200,000 for new foundation

Johnson's Mission 31 Foundation raised close to $200,000 that will go toward providing opportunities and more to seriously ill children and their families

CHARACTER COUNTS | Nov 15, 2017

Wild turn six kids representing six cancer fights into hockey heroes

Try not to well up with emotion after watching how the Minnesota Wild raised money for six specific cancer-fighting organizations on Tuesday night.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 27, 2017

Bottoms up: Cardinals’ Veldheer, Watford help out California wildfire victims

Arizona Cardinals Veldheer and Watford put their best feet forward to help out the relief efforts in Sonoma County Thursday.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Oct 20, 2017

DeMarcus Cousins receives inaugural community assist award

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins not only gets it done on the boards and in the paint, but also in the community.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Oct 1, 2017

D-backs owner Ken Kendrick sends plane to rescue Rey Fuentes’ family

Nervous for Reymond Fuentes' family's well-being, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick sent his private jet to Puerto Rico to bring them to safety.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Sep 25, 2017

Young fan takes cupcake to OSU QB after hit puts him in hospital

During OSU's loss over the weekend, Luton was injured after an awkward hit and transferred to a nearby hospital. That's where Silas steps in.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Sep 20, 2017

Suns announce $1 million grant to build, refurbish 50 basketball courts

The Phoenix Suns and owner Robert Sarver announced a $1 million grant that will be used to refurbish and build 50 basketball courts around Arizona.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Sep 4, 2017

Iowa’s football stadium starts tradition of waving at nearby children’s hospital

A suggestion that Iowa fans begin waving to patients at the children's hospital at the end of the first quarter went viral.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Sep 2, 2017

Reds first baseman Joey Votto gives a fan a memory of a lifetime

Joey Votto not only knows how to make a difference when stepping up to the plate, he can also make an impact of a lifetime away from the baseball diamond.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 28, 2017

Proceeds from D-backs’ raffle will be donated to Hurricane Harvey relief

Proceeds from the Diamondbacks' 50/50 raffle during their home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers will go toward Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Aug 27, 2017

Houston athletes aid victims, rebuild from Hurricane Harvey damage

Houston Texans' J.J. Watt and Houston Rockets' Clint Capela raised donations and notified the public of emergency situations in Hurricane Harvey.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Aug 22, 2017

Bengals QB Andy Dalton and his wife, Jordan, treat families at Ohio amusement park

Bengals QB Andy Dalton and his wife, Jordan, continue their stellar charity work in the Cincinnati area by hosting families for a day at King's Island.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Aug 18, 2017

Nebraska coach buys whole team tickets to see Kendrick Lamar

At Nebraska, not only did head coach Mike Riley give his players the day off for working so hard, he also handed them an expensive treat.