By ScoreBig on September 26, 2014
6 Players That Will Restore Your Faith in the NFL
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It's been a rough four weeks for the NFL, no need to go into detail here. But, today, instead of focusing on the sins of the few, let’s highlight the class and character of the many. Throughout the league, players are making a difference on and off the field. Meet six NFL players who'll make you feel good about your NFL tickets.
6. Charles Tillman and the Cornerstone Foundation
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6. Charles Tillman and the Cornerstone Foundation
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Charles Tillman, Pro Bowl cornerback, has always had a nose for the ball, forcing turnovers in record numbers. Charles Tillman, philanthropist, has always had a heart for children with chronic/critical illnesses and their families. Through his Cornerstone Foundation Tillman has bought iPads and games to entertain 130,000 sick children and their families.
5. Devon Still
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5. Devon Still
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This offseason, defensive tackle Still found out his daughter had stage 4 cancer. The Bengals came to his rescue. They kept Still on the practice squad, so he could keep his health insurance while caring for his ailing daughter. They also donated all the proceeds from his jersey sales to her care. Who knew that buying Cincinnati Bengals tickets could mean so much.
4. Drew Brees and the Brees Dream Foundation
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4. Drew Brees and the Brees Dream Foundation
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As one of the best QB’s in the game, Brees sells New Orleans Saints tickets by the truckload. As a great humanitarian, Brees started the Brees Dream Foundation to improve the quality of life for cancer patients. He's since raised million and supported causes like Hurricane Katrina and oil spill disaster relief.
3. Jason Witten and the SCORE Foundation
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3. Jason Witten and the SCORE Foundation
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Hall of Famer Jason Witten has sold a ton of Dallas Cowboys tickets. But his incredible career might be overshadowed by his immense efforts as a humanitarian. Through the SCORE Foundation, Witten worked to stop domestic violence by supporting battered women’s shelters and education programs for adolescent boys.
2. Brandon Marshall and the Brandon Marshall Foundation
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2. Brandon Marshall and the Brandon Marshall Foundation
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Every Sunday, Brandon Marshall is one of the best receivers on the field. But it’s his work off the field to raise awareness and support for people suffering with mental illness that truly sets him apart. The Brandon Marshall Foundation funds education, research, and treatment efforts in a hope to create allies and options for people affected by mental illness.
1. Peyton Manning and the PeyBack Foundation
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1. Peyton Manning and the PeyBack Foundation
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Peyton Manning, the reigning league MVP and former Super Bowl champion, is also a champion human being. Through the PeyBack Foundation, Manning has supported and funded leadership programs for underprivileged children. Peyton has donated millions to provide thousands of children with opportunities for personal and professional success.
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