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

The World Series of Cornhole (WSOC) has announced a featured partnership with former NFL player Ted Ginn Jr. and the Ginn Foundation, focusing on expanding opportunities for youth through sport, mentorship, and education. The collaboration, set to be highlighted during the WSOC event in Columbus, Ohio, on August 29-30, 2025, designates the Ginn Foundation as one of the charitable beneficiaries, integrating its mission into various WSOC experiences such as the Heisman Toast VIP gatherings, LEGENDS Shootout Cornhole Tournament, Miss Cornhole competition, and VIP Tailgate.

Ginn emphasized the foundation's core mission, stating, "All the main beneficiaries of my foundation are the kids." He highlighted the long-term impact, noting that tracking progress from as early as 2015 shows tangible results in youth development. The Ginn Foundation, accessible via https://www.ginnfoundation.org, serves as a community hub anchored by Ginn Academy and Ginn Elite Sports, providing structured pathways for young people to stay active, focus on academics, and avoid distractions. Ginn Academy connects early development to high-school excellence and college readiness, while Ginn Elite Sports offers year-round training, travel competition, and opportunities such as a national youth program trip to Florida for champions each December.

The partnership aligns with WSOC's design to pair sports legends with fans and channel energy into funding for youth foundations, veterans, mental health initiatives, and disaster relief. Ginn pointed out that cornhole, as a sport, includes everyone, bringing multiple races together and fostering competitiveness without significant physical impact, making it accessible to more people. He described WSOC as a stage for giving, where live fundraising, raffles, and fan-experience packages raise funds seamlessly during events.

Ginn, a competitive athlete himself, expressed enthusiasm for participating in WSOC, noting, "I play cornhole—and I think I'm pretty good." He views the event as a reunion stage for athletes and fans, citing involvement from figures like Troy Smith and Ricky Williams, and emphasized the purpose-driven nature of the gathering. Reflecting on his commitment to service, Ginn stated, "Giving back has opened doors for the guys coming behind me," and summarized his motivation simply as "I am the community."

Fans can support the Ginn Foundation during WSOC by participating in live fundraising segments, bidding in auctions, entering raffles, and sharing content from the foundation's social channels. Donations directly fuel travel, training, academic support, and championship opportunities for youth. Ginn urged supporters, "Whenever you hear or see you can donate—do it. You aren't doing anything but changing a life." This partnership underscores how sports events can transcend entertainment to drive real community impact, providing resources and opportunities that help young people succeed academically and athletically while fostering broader societal benefits.