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026 - LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson: Inside His Philanthropy and How to Help Pro Athletes Solve the Philanthropy Effectiveness Gap artwork

026 - LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson: Inside His Philanthropy and How to Help Pro Athletes Solve the Philanthropy Effectiveness Gap

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of Tomlinson's Touching Lives Foundation, explains why he gives and how you can help pro athletes level up their giving. LT breaks down trust gaps, what NIL athletes must know to be effective philanthropists, and how an encounter with Emmitt Smith changed his life. More tools and goodies at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories @michelle.renee.jackson (host) @lt_21official (guest) ***New Episodes Every Wednesday***

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