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Matthew and Kelly Stafford donate funds for Detroit based educational center as ‘final thank you’

Soon to be former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly are donating $1 million to a Detroit based educational center as a “final thank you” before their leave for the Los Angeles Rams.

Soon to be former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly are teaming up with Free Press’ Mitch Album in developing a Detroit based educational center as a “final thank you” before their leave for Los Angeles.

The Stafford’s have made a routine of donating their time and money over the years. Each year they surprise different families with visits and gifts at Christmas time, they fundraised/donated to the Acoustic Neuroma Association after Kelly’s surgery for her brain tumor, they previously donated $1 million towards a local community center, last March they donated $100,000 to Detroit communities to fight the COVID-19 crisis, and most recently they donated $1.5 million to the University of Georgia, with $350,000 earmarked for their new social justice initiative.

Per a report from the Free Press, the Stafford’s have pledged $1 million for this project and Kelly made the announcement via her social media account.

“Our final thank you,” Kelly wrote. “There are not enough words to truly express how grateful we are to have lived here for the past 12 years. We came here for football, but we are leaving with a sense of home and endearment. Endearment not only for this city and the Lions organization, but a love for the people who make up this community. Detroit has supported our family not only by showing up on Sundays, but also through our most difficult times. You took us in as your own and made Detroit feel like home and that is what it became, our home.

“It has been our goal to always give back to the city. Detroit and its people have blessed us in so many ways, we only hope you have felt our gratitude through our joy of giving back to the city. As we sat down and tried to figure out how to thank you one last time, we felt like words were not sufficient. And so, we have teamed up with Mitch Albom to create an education center that will be attached to the SAY PLAY Center where Stafford Field is also located. The new building will enable the Center to increase its student population who benefit from the center’s academic, athletic and arts programs, and service adults with job training programs, GED classes, and community events. This is the legacy we want to leave behind. We would love for you to be a part of it with us..to be a part of this legacy of making a positive impact in so many Detroiters’ lives. If you would like to get involved, I have placed a link in my bio and in my story so that you will be able to do so. Think of the difference we could make together for the thousands of people in city of Detroit.

“You will always remember Matthew Stafford as a Detroit Lions quarterback, but our hope is that you will also remember our family for our love of the Detroit community and its people.

“Thank you Detroit, for everything.”

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Matthew and Kelly Stafford donate $350,000 to social justice program at Georgia

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly are donating $350,000 to the University of Georgia for a social justice initiative.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly are donating $350,000 to the University of Georgia for a new social justice initiative.

The Stafford’s are joined by current Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and his wife Mary Beth, who are donating $150,000, giving the university a total of a half-million dollars to start up the program.

“The University of Georgia Athletic Association has launched an ambitious program that seeks to implement strategic initiatives in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice,” Georgia University Director of Athletics Greg McGarity announced on Friday.

“The generosity of Matthew and Coach Smart allows the Athletic Association to implement strategic initiatives in diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice,” McGarity continued.  “These gifts will help the Athletic Association educate, implement dynamic programming, and execute service opportunities to achieve our goals, those being to foster critical consciousness, cultural competence and further developing change within the Athletic Association and our greater community.”

This is another in a long line of altruistic gifts the Stafford’s have made during his 11 plus years in Detroit. The Stafford’s have made a routine of surprising families with visits and gift at Christmas time, donating to the Acoustic Neuroma Association after Kelly’s surgery for her brain tumor, $1 million towards a local community center, and in March they donated $100,000 to Detroit communities to fight the COVID-19 crisis.

Drew Brees donates another $5 million to Louisiana healthcare efforts

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his family donated another $5 million to Louisiana healthcare efforts, partnering with Ochsner

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New Orelans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany made waves earlier this year by pledging $5 million towards fighting the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic. And now they’ve done it again.

The Brees family announced their follow-up in a post from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s official Instagram account, detailing their plans to help fund the construction of facilities in partnership with Ochsner Health throughout Louisiana. The first center will be built in New Orleans East.

It’s a huge gesture by Brees and his family, and just the latest example of their philanthropy. He’s given back often throughout his career as a professional athlete, and this is proof that he won’t stop using his resources to help others any time soon.

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Seahawks share ways fans can help in response to COVID-19 outbreak

The Seattle Seahawks are standing by their city and fans during the coronavirus outbreak that’s impacting the globe – here’s how you can help.

The Seattle Seahawks are standing by their city and fans during the coronavirus outbreak that is impacting the globe.

The team, using the hashtag #WeGotThisSeattle on social media, provided a message to fans as well as a number of links on their website for ways to help and donate to those in need during these difficult times.

The letter read as follows:

“Seattle,

This is an uncertain and sometimes unnerving time for our city, our region and our world. As a community of Pacific Northwesters and 12s everywhere, it’s time to rally together and help.

Together, we’re at our best. Together, there is hope, encouragement and support. Together, we got this.

In the weeks ahead, as we see needs in our community and opportunities for all of us to have a positive impact, we will add links on this page to ways you can take action. For families with Junior 12s at home and out of school, we are working on a few fun and engaging activities to help fill the days. Be sure to check back soon!”

If you are interested in contributing directly, the Seahawks encourage you to visit the COVID-19 Response Fund page, created by community-based philanthropic, government and business partners throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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