AFL players partner with The Brees Dream Foundation to build a greenhouse and grounds
Published on July 23, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
The AFL Players Association (AFLPA) has partnered with The Brees Dream Foundation to build a greenhouse and grounds at the Samuel J. Green Charter School in New Orleans on Thursday, July 24th. AFLPA Executive Committee members and staff, Sam Green staff, coaches and community volunteers will be on hand to take part in the build. The Samuel J. Green Charter School, also known as the Edible Schoolyard, integrates organic gardening and fresh seasonal cooking into the school's curriculum, culture and food programs. It involves students in all aspects of farming the garden along with preparing, serving and eating the food as a means of awakening their senses and encouraging awareness and appreciation of the transformative values of nourishment, community and stewardship of the land. The Sam Green School will also be utilizing part of the funds donated by the AFLPA and The Brees Dream Foundation to hire additional teacher support in order to facilitate the new greenhouse program. This all day event, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., will feature current AFL and former NFL players and will conclude with a BBQ lunch provided by Whole Foods.
"It is an honor to work with The Brees Dream Foundation and the Sam Green School," said James Baron, President, AFL Players Association. "We are thrilled to be coming back to New Orleans for the second year in a row, and hope to make a contribution to the community here through our project at the Edible Schoolyard."
Participating players include members of the AFLPA Executive Committee: James Baron, Chicago Rush/AFLPA
President; Jarrick Hillery, AFLPA Vice President; Leroy Thompson, Columbus Destroyers/AFLPA Vice President;
Ernest Allen, Georgia Force/AFLPA Vice President; Kyle Moore-Brown, Colorado Crush/AFLPA Vice President;
Reggie Doster, Utah Blaze/AFLPA Alt. Player Representative
Former NFL and AFL players include: Clark Gaines, Former NY Jet/NFLPA Assistant Executive Director;
Jason Belser, Former Indianapolis Colt/NFLPA Senior Regional Director, Scottie Graham, Former Minnesota Viking/NFLPA Regional Director; Tom Carter, Former Washington Redskin/NFLPA Regional Director; James Guidry, Former AFL player/AFLPA Regional Director
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