An NIL Collective partnering Butler University student-athlete Ambassadors with community charities to help shine a light on their good works

The Men's Basketball Alumni Game provided a perfect opportunity to spotlight our charitable partners while also educating Butler fans about how All Good Dawgs supports our student-athlete Ambassadors.

Welcoming youth and charity representatives from A Kid Again, Inc., Riley Children's Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House of Central Indiana, they were introduced at center court before the tip.  Demetrian, one of the Riley Kids the team visited last summer, was even able to come to the game--and never stopped smiling!  He got a handshake and photo with Coach Matta before the Dawgs took the court, and a fist bump from John Michael Mulloy postgame.

During timeouts, former players--sporting their All Good Dawgs shirts, of course--competed in contests, giving the Butler faithful a chance to cheer them once again.  It was another "great day to be a Dawg"!

Check out the photos and video below--you'll be proud of these Bulldogs!

In January, our Bulldogs helped Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana take down and put away all their Christmas decorations throughout the House.  They called the right team in to help, as no ladders were required!  Our student athlete Ambassadors also brought in a supply of snacks for RMH families to grab as they go about their busy days.  Looking forward to more opportunities to partner with this meaningful organization making a difference right here in Central Indiana.

Some very large Bulldog elves celebrated the season with A Kid Again families at the Lift Academy (Republic Airways) near the Indianapolis airport in early December.  The hangar was transformed into a winter wonderland as nearly 1,000 excited kids and families enjoyed games, gifts, snacks and of course the highlight of the day--a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!  The players helped entertain the kids by handing out milk and cookies, helping them select gifts in Santa's Workshop, busting some moves on the dance floor, and even copiloting the flight simulator!  What a privilege to spend time with these deserving families at such a special time of the year!

Twice this past Fall, Butler Men's Basketball joined forces with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc to plant trees and pick up neighborhood debris and trash.  A great opportunity for the Dawgs to embrace their new hometown, the guys rolled up their sleeves and got to work.  Planting trees in the Kennedy-King neighborhood, the players even got to plant a tree in front of a home flying a Butler flag--Bulldogs are everywhere!  Then a few weeks later, they donned safety jackets, grabbers and a bucket, cleaning up a neighborhood very near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  "Shooting" 100%, the Dawgs filled up alot of buckets!

Always a fun time when A Kid Again families gather for an Adventure with All Good Dawgs ambassadors.  And on September 9, games, pizza, prizes and football were all a part of the adventure as families tailgated with the players and then caught a Butler Football home game.  Here's a highlight video of that day and the inspiring kids that make it so worthwhile!  We dare you not to smile!