Save the Mascot Network

Sustainability Solution by Kenja H on November 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Majestic animals are the mascot inspiration for many professional, collegiate, and school sports teams. We forget that many are endangered or live in threatened habitats. What if there were national coalitions of professional sports teams joining with schools that share their mascots in conversation efforts? We can combine the passion of youth with the exuberance of professional sports to preserve the animals that inspire us. Teams can give something back to the mascot that motivates them - thousands of lives could be saved! Take tigers for example. Many teams love tiger mascots, yet fewer than 3200 live free. In AZ, diamondbacks, cardinals, and coyotes may not be endangered, but taking care of them means saving endangered species that share their habitats while preserving our beautiful desert. This will mean tackling human and economic issues in nearby communities - but that’s what a mascot is all about- taking inspiration from an animal to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

 

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9 Comments

I will definitely support this one. I hope many people will still help. They really need it. I hope it will be okay along the way. - Mercy Ministries

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If these steps are taken in every school than no child will suffer this!Link building Company

I have been assigned to do a report for our school newspaper on this subject, and your post has been beneficial. Can you please add more reference to this topic, thanks.
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Yes! We can take advantage of long-standing rivalries or build momentum around specific games.

This is a wonderful and creative idea! Let's work on implementation. Where do we start?

Hey Kenjal! You have a great team here! It's a great idea you've started and I would love to help. This Wednesday Changemaker Central will be hosting a Solutions Showcase on Sustainability and would like to invite you to attend and present your solution. Solutions showcase is event to present, support, build and discuss solutions like yours. This months will be held this Wednesday in Changemaker Central Tempe at 6:30pm.

What a neat idea! Mascots' fans could compete with each other in fundraisers -- Dolphins vs. Lions, for example -- to raise money for charities that benefit the animals they represent.