Dedicated to their community, many Tampa Bay Buccaneers players have established foundations to benefit children, families, and those in need. Their leadership roles in charitable events and initiatives are just another example of how the Buccaneers’ community outreach continues to raise the bar in NFL.
The Always Believe Foundation provides programs for youth and families with economic hardship in Miami, FL, Tampa FL, and Dallas, TX. |
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The Better Us Foundation offers support services to adolescents in their final three years of high school to help them graduate and attend a college or vocational school. For more information, visit http://www.blitz91.com |
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The Generation Next Foundation supports non-profit agencies including the Tampa Bay Pediatric Cancer Center, the LSU Hurricane Katrina Fund, and the Ronald McDonald Mobile Care unit. For more information, visit http://www.michaelclaytonfoundation.org |
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 Cox MVP’s Foundation was established by cornerback Torrie Cox to impact youth through education and physical development while grooming them to become future leaders and successful citizens. |
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Earnest Giving, Inc., assists disadvantaged youth through Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwest Florida, The Heights Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Florida and Heights Elementary School. For more information, visit http://www.earnestgiving.org |
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The Josh Bidwell Foundation was established to help those fighting cancer and to give back to Bidwell’s hometown community that helped the punter overcome the disease and achieve his goals. For more information, visit http://www.joshbidwellfoundation.org |
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 The Kellen Winslow Jr. Foundation was initiated by tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. to give back to the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as other children’s charities in the cities of Tampa (FL) and San Diego (CA). Winslow hosts a youth football camp every summer and is constantly expanding his philanthropic endeavors to encourage at-risk kids to adopt healthy habits for an active lifestyle. For more information, visit www.kellenwinslow.com. |
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The Ryan Sims Foundation supports the fight against cancer and raises awareness about the prevention, treatment, and survival of this deadly disease. For more information, visit http://www.ryansimsfoundation.org |
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Founded by Grambling State University Tigers and NFL quarterback pioneers Pro Bowl MVP James "Shack" Harris and Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, the Foundation benefits economically and physically challenged youth through after-school initiatives, leadership development, mentoring programs and minority higher education assistance. For more information, visit http://www.harriswilliamsfoundation.org |
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The Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation provides assistance to at-risk children and families through programs designed to build self-esteem and help individuals realize and achieve their life goals. For more information, visit http://www.sheltonquarles.org |
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Along with wife Jaimi, Hovan has started the Chris Hovan Family Foundation to benefit a variety of nonprofit organizations including the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida and The Angelus, a home for severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. |
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All proceeds from the Donald Penn Foundation benefit LiveFeed, a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting hunger awareness and providing a consistent, reliable flow of food to local pantries through live music and entertainment events. For more information, visit http://www.donaldpenn.com |
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The Will Allen Foundation provides support programs such as mentoring, tutoring, and other educational opportunities to build strong character and self-esteem in those less fortunate. For more information, visit http://www.willallen26.com/foundation |
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