Larry Fitzgerald is one of the most famous American football players. At the age of 32 he has won The Pro Bowl on 9 occasions and many other awards and tournaments. He has also set a lot of records in his long career. But many people have started speaking about it will be better if he retires. However, Fitzgerald is not interested in what other people are talking about him. Larry proved that and showed he has a good heart, after he started organizing a charity softball match.
The 32-year-old wide receiver is going to host his annual charity softball game on Saturday night at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. The event will be 6th annual softball game for Fitzgerald. But that’s not all! He will also host a charity golf tournament.
These two events will benefit Larry Fitzgerald’s First Down Fund. The Fund will help families, which are in crisis. So, Fitzgerald is going to fund positive activities for kids not only during the summer, but also throughout the year. He will also support different health organizations.
But why Larry Fitzgerald chose exactly softball? The answer is easy – because the softball has been growing annually. And the number of people playing softball has recently increased dramatically. Softball is played by both men and women. That’s why Larry Fitzgerald has such a big success of the initiative. The other reason is because he has thousands of fans.
With a star like Fitz, it is clear that a lot of famous people will be attending the event. So, here is a list of well-known persons, who will take part in the match: Anquan Boldin and Andre Roberts (former Cardinals wide receivers), Sammy Watkins, Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas, Michael Floyd, Archie Goodwin and P.J. Tucker of the Phoenix Suns, Terrell Owens, Calais Campbell and Andre Ellington.
“With your support, the First Down Fund will continue to increase its efforts to assist children and their families throughout the United States and abroad. Each year the need for services and resources grows and the First Down Fund is committed to meeting those needs. Let’s continue to build a legacy of giving back,” the athlete wrote on his official website.
After the end of the game, Larry Fitzgerald will organize Official VIP After Party at W Hotel Scottsdale. Because every successful initiative should finish with proper treats.