Community involvement has always been one of the Colts top priorities in Indianapolis. Many of our Colts players extend their community involvement outside of the organization through personal foundations or other charitable organizations.
Current Player Foundation And Charities
Antoine Bethea
Safe Coverage Foundation
Mission:
The Antoine Bethea Safe Coverage Foundation is committed to providing access and resources for students to achieve their dreams of a higher education. We believe providing exposure opportunities, enrichment experiences and the tools needed to succeed, we can change communities, one child at a time.
Contact:
www.antoinebethea.com
Brandon McKinney
BJ Kids 91 Foundation
Mission:
The focus of the organization has expanded to four core areas. These areas are social responsibility, academic enrichment, health and well-being and philanthropy.
Contact:
bjkids91.org
Cory Redding
Cory Redding Foundation
Mission:
Proceeds benefit Hearts Outreach, Inc. and the Cory & Priscilla Redding Scholarship Endowment.
Contact:
coryreddingfoundation.org
Drew Stanton
High 5ive Foundation
Mission:
The mission of The High 5ive Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all people with varying disabilities through raising public awareness and inspiring individuals toward achieving personal goals which at one time seemed unattainable. Established in 2008, The High 5ive Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity which prides itself in unique fund raising opportunities. Through various fundraising activities such as a golf outing and kickball tournament, throughout the year, High 5ive supports 5 organizations including Special Olympicsof Michigan, Children’s Miracle Network, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Orchard’s Children’s Services and new in 2011 Community Inclusive Recreation or CIR located in Battle Creek, MI.
Contact:
high4ivefoundation.org
Matt Overton
Pros 2 Youth
Mission:
Pros 2 Youth is committed to our youth by providing a source of funding, mentoring, and support.
Contact:
facebook.com/Pros2Youth
Pat McAfee
Pat McAfee Foundation
Mission:
The Pat McAfee Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarship assistance to the sons and daughters of US Military Personnel.
Contact:
thepatmcafeefoundation.com/
Alumni Player Foundations
Gary Brackett
Gary Brackett's Impact Foundation
Mission:
The mission of Gary Brackett's IMPACT Foundation is to provide opportunities and resources to children affected by cancer. The charity provides interactive programs and resources designed to directly benefit these children and their families. Since its inception in 2006, the IMPACT Foundation has impacted the lives of more than 1,500 Indiana families battling pediatric cancer.
The signature programs like "Gary's Locker", "Field of Dreams" and the "Mothers Champagne Brunch" provide these families a break from the everyday stress of dealing with this deadly disease. "Gary's Locker" offers patients and their family's access to notebook computers, digital cameras, dvd players, MP3 players, DVD's, books and games to pass time during treatment and recovery. "Field of Dreams" provides the children and their families with magical memories by fulfilling sports-related wishes and vacation dreams. The "Mother's Champagne Brunch" honor the mothers of children with cancer for the IMPACT they have in their child's life. The Brunch provides these women with the opportunity to "take a minute" for themselves and enjoy each other's company and support. To learn more about the IMPACT Foundation or for more information on how you can join Gary's team, please visit www.garybrackett.org.
Contact:
www.garybrackett.org
Ryan Diem
Allie & Friends
Mission:
Allie & Friends was founded in 2005 by Scott and Kristin Jewson to raise awareness for neuroblastoma research. Each year, Colts OT Ryan Diem hosts the Allie and Friends Golf Classic to benefit the Children's Neuroblastoma Research Foundation. To date, Diem has helped raise more than $750,000 through the golf outing. Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system and is the most common form of cancer found in infants. To learn how you can support Ryan Diem and Allie & Friends, visit www.allieandfriends.org.
Contact:
Scott Jewson
Tournament Director
2 Spring Garden Court
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 217-8883 Phonebr
(847) 669-4733 Fax
scott@allieandfriends.org
Tarik Glenn
D.R.E.A.M. ALIVE, INC.
Mission:
D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc. is a public charity committed to improving the quality of life for underserved youth in Indianapolis. The mission of D.R.E.A.M. Alive is to provide a safe and dynamic environment in which youth can raise their expectations and self-esteem through: Discipline, Responsibility, Education, Achievement and Motivation. The purpose of this organization is to provide direct services for youth that embrace these core principals.
Discipline:
Teaching positive self-will and respect.
Responsibility:
Instilling values of trust, honesty, dependability and understanding differences.
Education:
Tutoring, mentoring, public health, recreation, sportsmanship, teamwork, partnership and referral.
Achievement:
Expanding their awareness of life's options and goals and celebrating their accomplishments.
Motivation:
Providing inspiration by helping to identify their passion and challenges.
Contact:
D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc.
P.O. Box 78674
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-0674
Phone: 317.587.0228 or 1.866.97DREAM
www.dreamaliveinc.org
Contributions:
D.R.E.A.M. Alive is committed to organizing and facilitatng a variety of programs targeting underserved youth in Indianapolis that result in achieving improved skills and knowledge in academics, arts and culture, athletics, health and values. Through proven success, D.R.E.A.M. Alive seeks to be a model that is respected and replicated by others nationwide wishing to serve youth and families in their community.
Peyton Manning
The Peyback Foundation
Mission:
The PeyBack Foundation was established in 1999 to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for children at risk.
Contact:
The PeyBack Foundation
6325 N. Guilford
Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: 877.873.9225
Email: PeyBack@peytonmanning.com
Contributions:
The PeyBack Foundation focuses its efforts in a three state region and has donated more than $2.8 million in grants to youth organizations in Indiana, Tennessee and Louisiana since 1999. The PeyBack Foundation distributes grants each year to community agencies in those states. The Foundation concentrates on new or established programs to support throughout the year that are going to improve the lives of underprivileged children. The PeyBack Foundation has numerous programs for children. A detailed look at all of the Foundation's programs can be found on www.peytonmanning.com.
