New England Patriots left tackle Matt Light's tireless work in the community was acknowledged today, as The Light Foundation Inc. was presented with a $10,000 grant from NFL Charities today at Woonsocket (RI) Middle School.
"We're very grateful for the opportunity to apply for a grant like this," Light told reporters. "NFL Charities, they're dedicated to helping guys off the field with their charitable endeavors. That is huge. I think when you have that kind of support, it makes it so much easier for us as a foundation, to know we have an organization that stands behind us and is there to help fund some of the programs that we have in place. We're very appreciative."
NFL charities is presenting grants totaling $1 million dollars to 89 charitable player foundations during its inaugural NFL Charities Week, which runs from March 30-April 3. Other players and coaches whose foundations will receive grants include Drew Brees, Matt Birk, Derrick Brooks, Isaac Bruce, Warrick Dunn, Herm Edwards, Doug Flutie, Tony Gonzalez, Jacob Green, Trent Green, Torry and Terrence Holt, Jim Kelly, John Lynch, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Ryan Nece, Terrell Owens, Chad Pennington, Mike Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, Junior Seau, Jason Taylor, Mike Utley, Kurt Warner, Brian Waters, Grant Wistrom, and Steve Young.
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That's a nice chunk of change, nice going Matt Light.
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