Even though Shaun Alexander is no longer the running back for the Seattle Seahawks, he's still active in the city's community. Alexander announced that his foundation will be giving $20,000 worth of clothes and athletic gear to three nonprofit youth-based organizations in the Seattle area.
"Growing up I had the benefit of a strong family helping me find my way, but many kids today don't have that advantage," Alexander said. "These three very worthy organizations do phenomenal work to help our youth develop into strong adults, and anything my foundation can do to help them in their mission is a worthy investment."
The organizations, Zion Preparatory Academy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will receive a bunch of Nike clothes and athletic gear with hopes of inspiring local youth to reach their full potential and in turn become role models and mentors for the next generation. For more info on his foundation, visit http://www.shaunalexander.org.
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By: IPress on 5/22/2008 10:20AM
I am very happy to see 'positive press' regarding an athelete. There are some good people in this world, I hope that the press will focus more on the positive.
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By: Seahawk Fan on 5/22/2008 5:45PM
Bravo! Shaun has been an inspiration to Seattle and the world both on the football field and off. Perhaps more individuals with the means and platform to make this sort of contribution will step up to the plate and help others! God Bless you Shaun!
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By: Glover on 5/25/2008 9:51AM
Why cant more atheletes spend money like that instead of wasting it trying to get off a stupid charge?????
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By: Glover on 5/25/2008 9:56AM
Why cant more atheletes spend money like that instead of wasting it on trying to get off of some stupid charge????
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By: charles on 5/25/2008 12:29PM
WAY TO GO SHAUN
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By: tom lee on 5/25/2008 8:33PM
Only a small percentage of athletes get in trouble.However, the press very seldom reports it.For every one Pacman Jones, there are 20 Shauns and Tomlinsons who do tremendously postive deeds.Pass it on!
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By: Mr. Harris on 5/25/2008 10:32PM
There are those in this world who are blessed with talent and grace. All to often those who have prospered from their talent lose sight of their grace. Shaun Alexander's grace shines through for all to see.
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