Empowerment Through Sports/ETS-Iowa

06/01/2026

Great message and great organization to support. Check out the info on the 5th Annual Walk!

05/14/2026

Congrads to Audree from North Scott High School for 1 of 2 winners of this years Brantley's Wings scholarship

05/14/2026

Congrads to Robert from Valley High School recieved 1 of 2 scholarship from Brantley's Wings

04/16/2026

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month"

– Mental Health Impact
Abused athletes are significantly more likely to develop mental health disorders.

04/08/2026

"April is Child Abuse Awareness Month"

– Sexual Harassment
1 in 12 athletes report sexual harassment in sports.
Silence protects abusers. Speak up.

04/04/2026

"April is Child Abuse Awareness Month"

– Sexual Abuse Reality
Around 20% report contact sexual abuse in sports settings globally.
We must create safer environments.
Protect the times that children are left exposed to inappropriate contact.

*Sleepovers are the most common engagements where sexual abuse occurs.

03/02/2026

We need your support. Donate any amount today and pledge to be a part of the solution in helping us help kids! (Please Share)

Hi everyone! My name is Reginald Russell, and I’m raising money … Empowerment Through Sports needs your support for Empower Lives Through Sports: Donate Today

02/13/2026

Save the date for the 4th annual paint party. April 11 2-4pm in Dewitt Community Center. There is room for only 50 people so sign up now before all seats are taken. The bridge will be pre-drawn make it very easy. No previous skills needed. Come join us for few hours of fun for a good cause.

02/07/2026

Purchase a shirt to support our mission!
Venmo:
Cashapp: $ReggieRussell
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y2STAX4WJ5XH2&ssrt=1770478125373

Our shirts cost $30 dollars and are available in black, red, and royal blue

📌 Child Abuse Quick Facts (U.S.)
• About 4.4 million children were reported for abuse or neglect in 2023, with 546,159 confirmed victims.
• More than 75% of perpetrators are parents or caregivers.
• An estimated about 2,000 children die each year due to abuse or neglect in the U.S. (nearly 5 per day).
• Neglect is the most common form of maltreatment, occurring in the majority of cases.
• Child sexual abuse affects about 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys before age 18.

01/28/2026

Exciting News: Empowerment Through Sports Partners with the University of Iowa!
We’re thrilled to announce that Empowerment Through Sports will be collaborating with students from the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Business School for our 2026 business consulting initiative. Together, we’ll focus on raising awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month in April and promoting registration for Brantley's Wings' fifth annual walk in August 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates and ways you can get involved!