The James Farrior Foundation

Innaugural VCU / Farrior Foundation Sickle Cell Gala a Huge Success!

On the evening of Friday, April 27th, over 130 people came to the downtown Richmond Marriott to attend and enjoy what was supposed to be a standard fundraiser / gala to support the sickle cell programs of the VCU Medical Center.  What they got was something that was far from standard and deemed to be a tremendous success by all in attendance.

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Shoes For Summer

Shoes For Summer - On May 19th at the home game of the Richmond Raiders, the James Farrior Foundation will distribute 510 pairs of new tennis shoes to children who have been pre-identified as being most in need by the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond. 

The Richmond Raiders are providing tickets to the children who can attend to pick up their shoes.  Tim Sadler and Cary Outland of The Sportsman Shop will be donating the shoes and for every additional pair of shoes sold on their website at www.thesportsmanshop.net they will donate another pair of shoes.

Official website of the
James Farrior Foundation

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The James Farrior Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on underserved and at risk children.  The Foundation seeks to help develop these youth into healthy, productive contributors to society.

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Receiving the Urban League's 2011 Community Service
Award  (Larry Murphy, Matt Farrior, James Farrior, Thomas Victory)

Through a series of award-winning programs designed to make a lasting difference with children, the Foundation is making a remarkable difference in the community and touching many lives.

Farrior is active in the national bone marrow registry, and has a goal of having 5,100 people sign up in the Richmond and Pittsburgh areas this year. Read more

About James Farrior

Superbowl Champion and co-founder
James Farrior plays inside linebacker for
the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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James Farrior Foundation
honored with 2011 Humanitarian award

The James Farrior Foundation will be honored at a formal ceremony on November 5th by being the recipient of the Soul Logistics Radio (SLR) Humanitarian award.  The foundation is receiving this recognition based on its community focused work including the “Coats at Christmas” program and the “Tackling Education” programs which include the “Stuff the Bus” initiative.  Read more

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Farrior Foundation partners with Voice To The World in 2012 in bridging the digital divide

The “digital divide” refers to a gap in knowledge with regard to computer and technology literacy.  While children may have access to computers and technology, the knowledge to effectively use  these resources can be limited. Read more

Farrior Foundation joins forces with the NFL, FUTP60, SUDIA and NAMCP
to address the issue of childhood obesity

The incidence of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years, from a rate of over 6% in 1980 to over 18% today.  That equals six out of every hundred children in 1980 to almost one out of every five in 2010. 
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Program inspires kids to Play 60

Jacobs Road Elementary School students are starting their weeks with Motivational Mondays and ending them with Fitness Fridays to focus on healthy eating and physical activity during the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

“The students are very excited about Fuel Up to Play 60,” said Caryn Herman, the school’s physical education teacher. “Many of our staff members are also excited and have joined our team to serve as role models.”

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program founded by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League. NFL Play 60 is the league’s campaign to encourage children to exercise 60 minutes a day. The Fuel Up portion encourages good nutrition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also has joined the ef- fort.

This year, seven Chesterfield elementary schools – Matoaca, Spring Run, Hopkins, A.M. Davis, Crestwood, Wells and Jacobs Road – were awarded grant money to participate in the national program.

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