Van Duzer Foundation First Step Program News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Dec 10, 2020 at 08:43 AM
Copied!
The Houston Texans announced today Michael Thomas as its nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Considered the league s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league s 32 nominees were announced today.
A Houston native, Michael Thomas has always been on the forefront of social justice initiatives; this year has been no different. The nine-year NFL veteran has exceled in his return to his hometown in 2020. Thomas approach has been two-fold, centering on advocacy and education while driving legislative change in the community. Prior to Week 1, he created the unique design of the NFLPA s END RACISM pre-game warm-ups that have been worn by the 1,696 players across the NFL. After the death of George Floyd, Thomas organized a Texans playe ....

New York , United States , Staten Island , New Jersey , Michael Thomas , Dreambuilders Foundation , Newark Police Department , Ross Initiative In Sports , Broward County Sherriff Office , World Preparatory Charter School In Staten Island , Van Duzer Foundation First Step Program , Texan Breast Cancer Awareness Month , Girls Club , America Youth , Change Town Hall , Houston Texans Stats Challenge , Year Award , Thorne Stadium , United Way , Hometown Hero , Giant Character Playbook , World Preparatory Charter School , Newark Bronze Shields , New Jersey Secretary General , Van Duzer Foundation , First Step Program ,