Ted Ginn Jr. and Ginn Foundation Partner with World Series of Cornhole to Expand Youth Opportunities Through Sports

The World Series of Cornhole has announced a featured partnership with former NFL player Ted Ginn Jr. and the Ginn Foundation, creating a collaborative effort to expand opportunities for young people through sports, mentorship, and educational initiatives. The partnership, which will be showcased during the World Series of Cornhole event in Columbus, Ohio on August 29-30, 2025, positions the Ginn Foundation as one of the event's primary charitable beneficiaries.

The Ginn Foundation serves as a comprehensive community hub anchored by Ginn Academy and Ginn Elite Sports, providing structured pathways for youth development both on and off the field. The foundation's model connects early development to high school excellence and college readiness, creating a continuous system that keeps young people active academically and athletically while avoiding distractions that could derail their potential. Ginn Elite Sports offers year-round training, travel competition opportunities, and big-stage experiences, including an annual national youth program trip to Florida for champions each December.

Ted Ginn Jr. emphasized the direct impact of the foundation's work, stating that all donations go straight back to supporting children's development. The foundation's digital presence at https://www.ginnelitesports.com and through Ginn Academy social media channels documents the day-to-day work and student progress, providing transparency for supporters.

The World Series of Cornhole is specifically engineered to pair sports legends with passionate fans while channeling that energy into funding for youth foundations, veterans and military families, mental health initiatives, and disaster relief. Ginn noted that cornhole as a sport brings multiple races together and fosters competitiveness without the physical wear and tear of contact sports, making it accessible to more participants. The event format includes natural fundraising moments through VIP gatherings, tournament showdowns, and tailgate experiences where live fundraising, raffles, and fan-experience packages raise significant dollars without interrupting the competition.

For the youth participants, the partnership creates tangible benefits including travel opportunities, training resources, academic support, and championship experiences. The foundation's work has already produced measurable results, with Ginn noting that tracking students from 2015 to the present shows clear progress in their development and current achievements. The collaboration represents a strategic alignment of sports, community engagement, and youth development that could serve as a model for other athletic organizations seeking to create meaningful social impact through competitive events.