GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND DONATIONS
Phone Donations: (847)
509-3086
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Make checks payable to Gridiron Greats Fund & mail to: Gridiron Greats,
707 Skokie BLVD, #638, Northbrook, IL 60062
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WHAT YOUR DONATION CAN DO
If every football fan reading this donates just ONE DOLLAR, it would make an enormous impact on the lives of the many retired players in dire need.
Together retired NFL players and fans can do what is not adequately being done, which is assisting the men who helped build the game into what it has become today! While we realize that is not the responsibility of the fans, or corporate America, to provide assistance to retired players in need, the financial aid and social services our organization provides are critical to helping these players and their families survive until those who bear the responsibility do the right thing. Please join this group of NFL Legends in helping some of the men who have provided us with many pleasurable and exciting Sunday afternoons. You can help make a difference! Read about players who are in dire need. Donations can be earmarked for specific players and their families who are need.
Your donation to the fund will help provide assistance to retired NFL players who are experiencing physical and financial hardships. The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund provides financial support and the coordination of medical assistance and social services to retired professional football players and their immediate families who are in need. The Fund is intended to help retired players with ongoing, hands-on services and financial aid for medical costs and basic needs including but not limited to: food, housing, shelter, transportation, clothing, and other needs. In addition to financial support, the funds staff also assists with the coordination of other types of assistance that may be available through a variety of different agencies and social services. Efforts are also made to secure pro bono medical care, pharmaceuticals, and other needs.
The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund is a non-stock, nonprofit corporation that has been established to provide direct or indirect financial assistance to those retired players who are in dire need due to inadequate disability compensation or pensions. No part of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund’s assets will benefit any private individual or entity other than for the specific purposes of the fund or for actual services. Learn more
MEET SOME OF THE PLAYERS THE GRIDIRON GREATS HAVE HELPED
** Note many of the players that the Gridiron Greats provides assistance and services to wish to remain anonymous. Many feel embarrassment and ashamed about the condition in which they find themselves.
- Former San Diego Charger who is homeless, living in his car, and is dealing with many medical and social issues, has received funds and assistance in securing temporary shelter
- Former Buffalo Bill has received funds for medicine, food, and clothing. “GGAF” also placed him in a detoxification program to assist with pain killer addictions and had assisted in securing a pain management physician
- Former Lombardi era Green Bay Packers wife received financial assistance to help temporarily secure her husband’s stay in a nursing home
- Former Chicago Bears wife has received funds to assist with expenses related to her husband’s care for dementia
- Former Lombardi Era Green Bay Packer received financial aid to help with funeral expenses for the sudden death of his wife
- Former Jacksonville Jaguar has received financial aid for food, living expenses, medicine, and health care. “GGAF” also secured a vehicle for his family through a private donor.
- Former Philadelphia Eagle who played in the 90’s and is too injured to work, has a large family, and receives no disability, was provided with funds for utilities, and financial assistance.
- Former Chicago Bear with severe medical issues and no income was provided with several months of health insurance and living expenses.
- Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer who played from 1990-1993 is severely injured, unemployed due to health and has a large family was provided with rent, utilities and food.
- Former Minnesota Viking suffering from brain damage due to concussions was provided with funds for mortgage and dental work.
- Former Buffalo Bill who is living in a homeless shelter was provided with assistance paying medical clinic bills.
- Former New England Patriot who can not work due to medical conditions was assisted with rent payments, utilities, and food.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Make a donation to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund TODAY!
- Participate in Gridiron Greats special events
- Purchase products and support Gridiron Greats corporate sponsors
- Tell others and encourage them to logon to gridirongeats.org and make a donation & learn more about the issues facing retired NFL players.
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NOTE: The GGAF is a recently established not for profit corporation which holds a 501,3C standing with the IRS. All donations are tax deductible.
