While we're talking about the NFL, fighting inequality and respect for our country,
here's a player who's walking the walk:
Chris Long is donating the rest of his year's salary to increase educational equality.
The Philadelphia Eagles defensive end already gave up his first six game checks to provide two scholarships for students in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. Now, he's using the next 10 to launch the Pledge 10 for Tomorrow campaign.
"My wife and I have been passionate about education being a gateway for upward mobility and equality," Long told the Associated Press. "I think we can all agree that equity in education can help effect change that we all want to see in this country." [snip]
The charitable initiative encourages people to make donations to improve equal education opportunities.
Long's foundation has selected four organizations whose missions focus on making education easily accessible to underserved youth while also providing students the support they need to develop strong social and emotional character.
The four organizations are based in the three communities in which Long has played during his NFL career. The city that raises the most money during the season will receive an additional $50,000 donation.
Long is the son of Howie Long, NFL Hall of Fame inductee and Fox Sports analyst, and brother of Kyle, who plays for the Chicago Bears.
