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local-news1 month ago•11 min saved

Madison nonprofit chief Michael Johnson dies at 50 amid community tribute

Michael Johnson, the president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, died unexpectedly at age 50 in Madison. A longtime community leader who helped grow the organization and guided it through the COVID-19 pandemic (after a brief 2018 stint as CEO of United Way of Cincinnati), Johnson’s passing was announced by the club. Former Chief Education and People Officer Taylor Jackson will serve as interim president and CEO, while leaders and officials remember his advocacy for Dane County youth and plan to honor his legacy.

via Channel 3000|

#boys-and-girls-clubs #dane-county #local-news

community1 month ago•12 min saved

Madison Philanthropy Leader Michael Johnson Dies at 50, Leaving Lasting Impact

Michael Johnson, longtime Madison nonprofit leader and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, has died at 50. The Chicago native built BGCDC into a major community force, raising more than $50 million, expanding programs, attracting celebrities to fundraisers, and guiding civic initiatives—from supporting Tony Robinson’s family to advocating for Vel Phillips’ Capitol statue and launching the Dane County COVID Emergency Fund. He briefly led United Way of Greater Cincinnati before returning to BGCDC, earning numerous state and national honors, and mentoring a generation of community leaders. Taylor Jackson was named interim CEO as the organization processes the loss; Johnson leaves wife Toya, son Michael Jr., and two daughters, with funeral plans to be announced.

via Madison365|

#boys-and-girls-club-of-dane-county #community #madison

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

UFC 324 shake-up: Johnson–Hernandez scrapped over wagering flag amid FBI probe

Dana White confirmed the Johnson vs. Hernandez fight was pulled from UFC 324 after a wagering flag prompted a gaming integrity review, with the FBI already involved in ongoing betting investigations; the card also saw Kayla Harrison withdraw due to injury and faced audience criticisms over ad-heavy broadcasting.

via Bloody Elbow|

#alexander-hernandez #dana-white #michael-johnson

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Grand Slam Track Faces Bankruptcy and Uncertain Future Amidst Major Debts and Creditor Disclosures

World Athletics president Lord Coe emphasized the need to regulate the track and field calendar following the bankruptcy of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, highlighting concerns about event sustainability, financial stability, and athlete protection amid new competitions and financial challenges.

via BBC|

#bankruptcy #event-calendar #michael-johnson

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Grand Slam Track Los Angeles Meet Canceled Amid Startup Woes

Grand Slam Track, a new professional track circuit founded by Michael Johnson, is canceling its Los Angeles meet amid financial and strategic uncertainties, despite having raised nearly $40 million and hosting three meets in its first season. The cancellation raises questions about the viability of startup sports leagues and the future of innovative track and field competitions.

via Front Office Sports|

#grand-slam-track #los-angeles-meet #michael-johnson

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Matchmaking for UFC Vegas 86 Winners and Losers: Hermansson vs. Pyfer"

UFC Vegas 86 saw Jack Hermansson defeat Joe Pyfer and Dan Ige knock out Andre Fili, leading to potential matchups against Nassourdine Imavov and the winner of Sodiq Yusuff vs Diego Lopes for Hermansson, and Sodiq Yusuff vs Diego Lopes winner for Ige. Other potential matchups include Ihor Potieria vs Albert Duraev, Gregory Rodrigues vs Anthony Hernandez vs Roman Kopylov winner, and Michael Johnson vs Drew Dober. Rodolfo Vieira's win sets up a potential matchup against Jun Yong Park.

via MMA Mania|

#dan-ige #jack-hermansson #michael-johnson