POMPANO BEACH FL (1.5.09) –

They may no longer inspire on the field, but members of

the South Florida Chapter of the NFL Alumni are certainly still inspirational heroes to the young people

at Broward Children’s Center.

The former NFL players visited Broward Children’s Center on Sunday, December 7th to bring holiday gifts to some of the most medically fragile children in the nation. The event has rapidly become an annual celebration organized by the local Alumni and philanthropist and Center board member, William McGough.

It was a case of once a hero, always a hero as members of the undefeated Dolphins team of 1972 and other NFL Alumni signed autographs and handed out gifts to infants, children, and young adults with special healthcare needs to help them celebrate the holiday season.

“These children look forward to this event every year,” said Broward Children’s Center CEO, Marjorie Evans. “These players are very special to the kids we serve and many make lasting connections with individuals who have few family and friends outside of the Center’s staff and volunteers.”  

Santa also made an appearance at the holiday party organized by the NFL Alumni’s South Florida Chapter and took pictures with children under a spectacular Christmas tree decorated with NFL team decorations.

The celebration took place at Broward Children’s Center’s sub-acute nursing facility, which is home to 36 infants, children, and young adults whose developmental and physical challenges require around the clock medical attention.

For more than 37 years, Broward Children’s Center has been providing medical, educational, and advocacy services to infants, children, and young adults with special needs.

Contact: Thor Barraclough
954.410.4410 thorb@bcckids.org