I think Division II student-athletes are responsible for the best NCAA initiative out there, and most people have no idea what they’re doing.
For the past few years, Division II student-athletes have been raising thousands of dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. An initiative sponsored by the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, more than $200,000 was raised this past year to help fulfill wishes of those children who are battling severe illnesses.
While many corporations give a lot of money to organizations like Make-A-Wish, there is no larger grassroots effort in the country. Division II student-athletes stand with change containers at the NCAA Convention, sponsor car washes, attend sporting events and do whatever it takes to get an extra penny, nickel or dime for this organization.
On today’s edition of Mondays With Myles, NCAA President Myles Brand shares his enthusiasm for this spectacular initiative.

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