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

The World Series of Cornhole has announced a featured partnership with Ted Ginn Jr. and the Ginn Foundation, highlighting a shared mission to expand opportunities for young people through sport, mentorship, and education. As one of WSOC's charitable beneficiaries, the Ginn Foundation will be prominently featured across WSOC's signature experiences including the Heisman Toast VIP gatherings, LEGENDS Shootout Cornhole Tournament, Miss Cornhole competition, and VIP Tailgate events where fans and legends unite for community impact.

Ted Ginn Jr. emphasized the foundation's focus, stating "All the main beneficiaries of my foundation are the kids. If you track the kids from 2015—or even earlier—to now, you'll see the progress and where they are today." The Ginn Foundation 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 that could derail their potential. The foundation's model connects early development to high-school excellence and college readiness through programs documented at https://www.ginnelitesports.com.

WSOC is engineered to pair sports legends with passionate fans and channel that energy into funding for youth foundations, veterans and military families, mental health initiatives, and disaster relief. Ginn noted that "The World Series of Cornhole brings multiple races together. It brings out competitiveness—and it's different. We do 7-on-7, basketball, softball, even kickball, but cornhole doesn't usually get the spotlight." The partnership works because cornhole offers competition without significant physical impact, allowing more people to participate while WSOC's format creates natural moments for live fundraising and fan experiences.

Ginn, a proud Ohio State University product and NFL veteran, sees WSOC as both a competitive opportunity and a reunion stage for athletes and fans. "I play cornhole—and I think I'm pretty good," he said. "WSOC lets me test that, while doing something meaningful. That's the best of both worlds." His commitment to service has been a throughline of his career, with Ginn stating "Giving back has opened doors for the guys coming behind me. Since my sophomore year, I've tried to help people stay who they are—on the field and off. You're not just changing a life; you're changing society."

Fans can support the Ginn Foundation during WSOC by participating in live fundraising segments, bidding in auctions, entering raffles for exclusive experiences, and sharing student success stories from the foundation's social channels. Donations directly support travel, training, academic support, and championship opportunities for youth participants. As Ginn emphasized, "Whenever you hear or see you can donate—do it. You aren't doing anything but changing a life." The partnership represents a significant step in expanding youth development opportunities through accessible sports and community engagement.