Denver Broncos to host Alzheimer Awareness Day
The Denver Broncos are doing their bit for a good cause this Wednesday during training camp, encouraging Mile High fans to wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.
The Denver Broncos are doing their bit for a good cause this Wednesday during training camp, encouraging Mile High fans to wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.
This will be the third annual occasion the Broncos have put on and they’ll be making a check presentation bright and early to the Alzheimer’s Association at 8:45 a.m. on the plaza.
The Broncos, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, and members of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter will be giving away purple rally towels, beads and foam fingers on Wednesday at the Alzheimer’s Association tent at practice. Fans are encouraged to stop by the tent, learn more about the Association, write notes to local caregivers, make monetary donations and register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Additional activations include a purple balloon arch, goal post covers and attire worn by Broncos coaches. Fans will be able to make donations whereby all proceeds will go to the ‘Broncos Country’ Walk to End Alzheimer’s team.
The team will join in on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 18, held at Denver City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Since 2014, the Denver Broncos and the Bowlen family have raised more than $650,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.
Former Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away in June 2019, aged 75, after a 35-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease facts:
• Alzheimer’s is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
• More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, with nearly 13 million expected to have the disease by 2050.
• Nearly $1 of every $5 in Medicare funds is spent on people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. By 2050, that is projected to be $1 of every $3.
Colorado Alzheimer’s facts:
• 76,000 Coloradans are living with Alzheimer’s today.
• Alzheimer’s-related deaths are up 157% since 2000.
• An estimated 158,000 volunteer Colorado caregivers provided 184 million hours of unpaid care in 2020.
About Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Founded in 1980, the Association is headquartered in Chicago, has a public policy office in Washington, D.C., and a presence in all 50 states, including seven offices across Colorado. The Association provides a wide range of education information, live and online webinars, support groups, family consultations, and a 24/7 Helpline staffed by trained professionals. All of the Association’s programs and services are provided at no charge to families.
Raiders present Darren Waller with incredible sobriety gift
Despite being a star on the field, Waller has had his fair share of battles off the gridiron. One day removed from his four-year sobriety anniversary, Waller’s teammates came together, ensuring today would be a moment equally special.
In an incredibly heartfelt moment, the Las Vegas Raiders showed their support for one of their brothers, star tight end Darren Waller.
Despite being a star on the field, Waller has had his fair share of battles off the gridiron. One day removed from his four-year sobriety anniversary, Waller’s teammates came together, ensuring today would be a moment equally special.
Raiders coaches, teammates, and staff pulled together, collecting donations for The Darren Waller Foundation, surprising their pass catcher with a $30,000 check.
According to the official website, Waller’s foundation was founded to “equip youth to avoid and overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol and support youth and their families during their recovery and treatment journey.”
Waller detailed his surprise and reminisced on his journey on Instagram, sharing some touching photos with his squad.
“Celebrated 4 years sober yesterday. I remember when 4 days seemed impossible 😂 I thank God every day for transforming my mind and my life,” Waller said in his Instagram post.
“Still find it hard to wrap my mind around all the amazing opportunities and relationships I’ve been blessed with, but today I can be present and cherish them while I have them.
“The @raiders didn’t have to take a change on what seemed like an unreliable drug addict at the surface, but I’m grateful that they’ve welcomed me in, cared for me as a person, and gave me a chance to work. What more can you ask for?”
You can find out more about The Darren Waller Foundation, or how to lend your support, here.
Watch: Peyton Manning’s full Hall of Fame induction speech
After 18 sensational seasons on the NFL gridiron, No. 18’s place in football folklore and the Hall was always a mere formality. Beloved by Colts, Broncos and neutral fans alike, Manning endeared himself further to the footballing public with an incredible speech.
At the first attempt, the Sheriff was enshrined into pro football’s greatest fraternity.
After 18 sensational seasons on the NFL gridiron, No. 18’s place in football folklore and the Hall was always a mere formality. Beloved by Colts, Broncos and neutral fans alike, Manning endeared himself further to the footballing public with an incredible speech.
As ever, Peyton carried himself with grace, displaying his typically sharp sense of humor and effortlessly motivating style.
Thousands across social media praised Manning for his incredible speech, with one respected NFL figure going as far as to suggest he would be NFL Commissioner material.
Manning’s career stats:
2x Super Bowl Champion
Super Bowl MVP
5x NFL MVP
2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year
7x First-team All-Pro
Most TDs in an NFL season (55)
Most passing yards in an NFL season (5,477)
Most TDs in an NFL game (7)
And many more, which if we noted, will be finished after Tom Brady’s ninth Super Bowl win.
Giants’ Logan Ryan creates law enforcement training to dissolve divide and enhance safety of all
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan is known for being an articulate and well-rounded individual within the G-Men’s locker room. Now, the two-time Super Bowl champ has turned his attention to safety of a different kind.
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan is known for being an articulate and well-rounded individual within the G-Men’s locker room. After his first season in the Big Apple, Ryan was awarded the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award alongside the Giants “Good Guy” Award.
Now, the two-time Super Bowl champ has turned his attention to safety of a different kind. Ryan and his father, Lester, who spent a 25 years in law enforcement, have established Ryan Alternative Solutions Training — a company which “provides law enforcement with use-of-force training and deescalation techniques” in the name of police reform.
Speaking to Good Morning Football on Thursday, Ryan discussed what the training would bring to law enforcement.
“Bringing humanity and harmony back to people,” Ryan said.
“We are honestly preaching and teaching a curriculum that focuses on deescalation first, using your words to deescalate the situation and minimum force techniques if it does get to that point, the first line of defense is minimum force.”
Why does Ryan want to provide a solution to the current division between sections of police and citizens in America?
“So people like my dad can come home to his wife and kids, being a cop for 25 years. And those people who are being arrested or not, can go home to their wife and kids.
“I really wanted to put some skin into the game and take it to the next step and start a company with my dad. There are good apples (police officers) out there, a lot of good apples.
“Just like NFL players, if one of us gets arrested, we’re all deemed bad apples. Oh these NFL guys are spoiled, they’re entitled, they don’t care about winning, they don’t care about life! Well, there’s a lot of good guys who are doing good things behind the scenes just like my Dad…I believe he has some insight that can help with what’s going on with police reform.”
If you’re still wondering what the essence of Ryan’s initiative is, let him leave you with no doubt.
“Empathy, harmony, deescalation, minimum force techniques is what my company is teaching and I really want to get involved as an athlete in police reform.”
Justin Fields visits gun shot victim - makes his life
Scott Morrow was walking down the street when he was shot in the back…Morrow willed himself to live on, he couldn’t pass before witnessing the Bears’ great white hope.
Chicago’s new quarterback Justin Fields has endeared himself to Bears and football everywhere after a beautiful act of kindness toward a Bears fan who nearly lost his life last month.
Scott Morrow, a 41-year-old Chicago resident, was walking down the street when he was shot in the back. While being whisked away in an ambulance, Morrow willed himself to live on, he couldn’t pass before witnessing the Bears’ great white hope.
“I thought well…pretty much all of Chicago has gone our whole lives without even having great prospects for a franchise quarterback, I can’t die before seeing Justin Fields take the field,” Morrow told 670 The Score.
“I don’t plan to die before he’s a Hall of Famer.”
After hearing Morrow’s comments and learning about his accident, Fields and his parents visited Morrow at his home, with the rookie handing over a jersey to his new pal.
Morrow has a GoFundMe page set up which will help his recovery after losing his spleen and a kidney during the life-saving operation process.
If Fields plays anywhere close to the level of kindness and compassion he showed this Bears fan, he’ll live long in the hearts and minds of The Windy City faithful.
Atlanta Falcons helps Alabama sanction girls flag football
After aiding the inception girls’ flag football across high schools in Georgia, the Atlanta Falcons — with support from Nike — turned their attentions to empowering young girls in The Yellowhammer State.
After aiding the inception girls’ flag football across high schools in Georgia, the Atlanta Falcons — with support from Nike — turned their attentions to empowering young girls in The Yellowhammer State.
In a groundbreaking win for girls across the state, high schoolers will be able to participate in high school flag football across Alabama in fall of this year. Thanks to the Falcons, the Blank Family Foundation, NFL Flag and Nike, Alabama’s high school girls will now have the opportunity to express themselves on the gridiron.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control proved critical in the final outcome, approving the proposal back in January. Ultimately, paving the way for the AHSAA to make it official.
"After discussions with the Atlanta Falcons for several months, we are excited to be adding this girls' sport for our membership. We think it will grow rapidly," said Alvin Briggs, Associate Executive Director of the AHSAA.
"The AHSAA appreciates the support, commitment and funding being provided by the Atlanta Falcons, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and NFL FLAG."
The Atlanta Falcons and Blank Family Foundation will financially contribute to the program while Nike will provide apparel for participating teams.
"We are thrilled to see girls' flag football continue to expand outside of Georgia. The goal has always been to grow the game," says Atlanta Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay.
"The need and desire for more girls' programming is there, and we are really excited the Alabama High School Athletic Association has agreed to add the sport and can now give young women more opportunities to play sports in high school. We look forward to seeing how far and wide we can expand the game of girls' flag football together."
AHSAA member schools will have the capacity to implement girls' flag football as a sport for the 2021-22 school year.
The championship game is scheduled for December where the two best teams will face off at the 2021 Super 7 State High School Football Championships in Birmingham, AL.