Mount Laurel, NJ, Aug. 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The NFL Alumni announced today that the organization’s 2017 “Youth of America Week” will take place August 20-26 at locations around the country.
Youth of America Week is a coordinated effort of NFL Alumni chapters to participate simultaneously in youth-related community service activities. Youth of America Week began in 1983 when NFL alumnus and Congressman Jack Kemp introduced a resolution that was signed by-then President Ronald Reagan.
“Giving back to children’s charities is a cornerstone of NFL Alumni,” said NFL Alumni Chairman of the Board and former Eagles Quarterback Ron Jaworski. “Getting our retired football players together to provide positive experiences for underprivileged kids is what Youth of America Week is all about.”
NFL Alumni chapters will host a variety of events during Youth of America Week including football clinics, school supply drives, trips to NFL training camps and more.
“Throughout the year, all NFL Alumni chapters host events to support children’s charities,” said Elvis Gooden, interim President & CEO of the NFL Alumni. “We are excited about bringing back Youth of America Week again this year and look to continue our mission of ‘Caring For Kids’ while impacting youth around the country through community involvement.”
Below are a few events that will be hosted by NFL Alumni Chapters around the country.
2017 YOUTH OF AMERICA WEEK EVENTS
| CHAPTER | EVENT |
| Austin | Back to School BBQ/School Supply Drive & UT Practice Experience |
| Baltimore | Ravens Youth Football Camp |
| Central Ohio | Parents Night out at Base Camp |
| Cincinnati | USA Football Protection Tour at Paul Brown Stadium |
| Indianapolis | Fuel Up to Play 60 with Colts |
| Jacksonville | Football & Cheer Clinic |
| Northern Cal | Angel Tree Football Clinic |
| Philadelphia | Say It With Clay & Interactive Kids |
| Tampa | Back to School Backpack Giveaway |
| NFL Alumni National Office | Ronald McDonald House Breakfast |
| NFL Alumni National Office | Jaws Youth Playbook Tailgate |
| NFL Alumni National Office | School Supply Drive Collection/Drop off at the Andrew Jackson School |
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About the NFL Alumni
The National Football League Alumni is a non-profit organization comprised mainly of retired National Football League players, coaches, professionals and Associate members. The focus of the NFL Alumni is to serve, assist and inform players in their post-NFL lives. The Association offers a variety of medical, financial and social programs to keep members and their families healthy, productive and connected. With its dual mission of “Caring For Kids & Caring For Our Own”, the NFL Alumni is an advocate for all former players while also engaging them to give back to their communities by raising funds for youth charities. NFL Alumni members are organized into chapters around the country. With a history going back to 1967, the NFL Alumni’s fundraising efforts typically raise more than $1 million per year for charity. For more information please visit www.nflalumni.org.
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CONTACT: Julie Nelson NFL Alumni 973-241-4935 [email protected]