Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams has only been in town a week after being traded by the Detroit Lions, and he's already making challenges. Williams announced that he's partnered with Pizza Hut and Yum! Brands to fight hunger around the world. And he's challenging other NFL players to join him in the fight.
"Every six seconds a child dies from hunger somewhere in the world," Williams said. "Hearing this fact inspired me to get involved and do something. I'm proud to be a part of the 'Hunger to Hope' program and I want to do everything I can to help end hunger. Each of us can make a difference and together we can really make a change. That's why I'm challenging three other players to put on a uniform in a Pizza Hut restaurant for just one day to collect donations and see who can collect the most. We're all competitive guys, so this should get interesting."
The players that Williams has challenged are Mark Clayton of the Baltimore Ravens, Davin Joseph of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chris Spencer of the Seattle Seahawks. The challenge will go down on October 21 in the players' respective cities. The player whose city raises the most money will win a Pizza Hut party for their team. Last year, Williams raised $10,000 by himself by delivering pizzas in and around Detroit.
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By: sharon davis on 10/17/2008 11:19PM
It is so funny noboby has a comment about good things these players do. If he was caught with a gun or beating his wife everyone would be say how much these athletes are spoiled brats with no self-discipline. Kudos to you Mr. Williams.
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By: Brenda in Arlington, VA on 10/18/2008 10:04AM
I'm a big Dallas fan and I didn't even know about this new player but he seems like such a great guy. I hope his talent is just as strong as his efforts to help those in need.
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By: Amos on 10/18/2008 6:01PM
Roy,Keep the good work up! Later
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By: Thomasina on 10/25/2008 10:17PM
I'm in Dallas. Like the fact, the newest Cowboy has taken up a cause. That's a GREAT thing. As he settles into his new digs, I look forward to Roy to become a strong force in the Cowboys line up.
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By: Almir Bojkovic on 10/28/2008 12:05AM
I love Roy Williams because the touchdown he got in todays game vs tampa bay is the reason the cowboys won that close game that was the difference. Since the cowboys really struggle with Brad Johnson under center I can't wait for my main man tony romo to lead us cowboys to the super bowl.
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By: Almir Bojkovic on 10/27/2008 9:02AM
it shows his character as a player and why exactly the cowboys needed a guy like roy williams on our team and also for the reason he grew up in texas. And has always played really hard against the cowboys showing for the main reason that probably displayed the fact thats the reason the cowboys wanted him.
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By: SHELTON BURRUS on 11/04/2008 4:42PM
DO YOUR THING. ITS ABOUT TIME SOMEBODY CARES!
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