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The Pathways Foundation is a 501(c)(3), where we harness the power of sports, technology, and education to create pathways to opportunity, access and advancement for all.

10/27/2026

Congrats to NFL Legend, Larry Fitzgerald on getting his No. 11 retired by the Cardinals.

First Ballot Hall of Famer both on and off the field. Philanthropist, investor, and Harvard Business School case study off it.

He’s also been honest that the transition was hard. When football ended, so did the structure, and mentors helped him find what was next.

Our founder Malar Patel got to talk with Larry recently, and that stuck with us. If a legend had to work through it, no athlete should feel alone in it.

If you’re an athlete figuring out what’s next, or know one who is, send us a DM or tap the link in our bio. We’d love to help.

10/22/2026

Our founder Malar Patel shared a panel with hoops legend Jermaine O’Neal Sr on life after the game.

Jermaine went to the NBA straight out of high school and built an 18-season career, earning six All-Star selections and the league’s Most Improved Player award. He’s open about the mistakes he made early on and what he learned from them. Today he’s a wildly successful businessman and a true leader who shows up for his community, the youth, and the game in a real way.

Our big takeaway: the right support for athletes has to be built by hearing from athletes.

Athletes, whether you’re still playing, mid-transition, or years removed, DM us. What helped? What was missing? Your story will shape what we build next.

Link in bio.

10/15/2026

7 weeks. Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports Pro Athletes. Real AI. 🏆

Weeks 1–3: Earned Google AI credentials, with sessions on mindset (Steve Davis Jr ) and Financial Empowerment (Eddie Gill )

Week 4: Took on a real business challenge from Arena and learned to build a brand (Brianna Salvatore Dueck )

Weeks 5–6: Built AI-powered business plans, with lessons on leadership (Rushia Brown ) and growth in the AI era (Debi McMahon-Flora )

Week 7: Got career-ready (Rachel Carraway ), presented to Arena, and became AI Fellows 💛

Pro athletes bring the discipline. AI multiplies it.

10/09/2026

This one was special!

10/09/2026

Pro athletes. Now AI Fellows. 🎓

They earned a Google AI credential and built real business plans for Arena, all in the middle of their seasons.

The game ends. Their careers don’t. 💛

Congrats to our first Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports cohort.

10/08/2026

Two days. Lifelong impact. This is Hall of Hope. 🖤🏆

The results are in!
For the 100+ student-athletes at the 2026 Hall of Hope, the impact was undeniable. By combining basketball with AI, financial literacy, mindfulness and career development, we set out to equip the next generation for whatever comes next.

10/05/2026

9 Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports pros. 4 teams. 1 network being rebuilt for athletes, by athletes. 🏀🥎🏐🥍

Networking is where opportunity starts, and too often athletes have to figure it out alone. So through the TPF AI Career Accelerator, we asked nine Athletes Unlimited pros to do what they do best: study the game, find the gaps, and build a better play.

For the last four weeks, they’ve been building AI-powered business cases for Arena to shape how a professional network can serve athletes across four moments that matter:

🎯 PREPARE: Walk into every conversation ready
🤝 CONNECT: Turn connections into recognition
🔁 FOLLOW UP: Keep every relationship moving
💼 CONVERT: Turn your network into projects and jobs

They’re bringing the same competitive edge, now applied to real business problems with Google AI skills in hand. 🔥

Meet the builders, all Athletes Unlimited athletes across basketball, softball, volleyball & lacrosse 👇
Team Prepare: Asia Taylor & Maddie Burns
Team Connect: Dorie Harrison & Imani McGee-Stafford
Team Follow Up: Alison Newland, Tess Clark & Ciara Andrews
Team Convert: Akela Maize & Lydia Rivers

🗓️ Final showcase: Thursday, Oct 8.

10/02/2026

Nav Bhatia Superfan sharing some insight with Malar Patel and Nic-O-Nai-Smith about his love for the game and the importance of giving back to the community.

09/14/2026

Nancy Lieberman - A pioneer on the court and a force for change off of it.

We are beyond honored to induct two-time Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman into the Hall of Hope Class of 2026!

Known as “Lady Magic,” Nancy’s legendary career broke barriers across basketball, but her dedication to giving back defines her true legacy. Through Nancy Lieberman Charities, she has transformed the lives of over 5 million children by building 140+ “Dream Courts,” providing college scholarships, and leading youth mentorship programs.

Congratulations, Nancy, on this well-deserved honor and thank you for your incredible service after the game! 🏆

DreamCourts YouthMentorship ClassOf2026

09/09/2026

Empowering the next generation to dream big and lead with character.

We are thrilled to honor Harold “Lefty” & Shyneefa Williams as inductees into the Hall of Hope Class of 2026!

Together through the Dare2Dream Foundation, Harlem Globetrotter legend “Lefty” Williams and his wife, author-educator Shyneefa, are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people. Through sports camps, character development, and leadership training, they equip youth with the tools and confidence to reach their full potential.

Congratulations to Harold and Shyneefa on this well-deserved honor!

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Springfield, MA
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http://www.thepathwaysfoundation.org/

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