NFL Honors

Make-A-Wish to break wish-granting record at Super Bowl LVIII

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

PHOENIX , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish will make history at Super Bowl LVIII when it grants 20 wishes to attend the game, the largest number of wishes ever granted at a Super Bowl. The 20 wish kids and their families will be traveling to Las Vegas from 12 different states around the country. Make-A-Wish, in conjunction with Fanatics, the organization's official sports partner, the National Football League (NFL) and other corporate partners, has created an unforgettable itinerary for the wish kids and their families beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 7, and lasting through the big game on Sunday, Feb. 11. Activities include:

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  • PHOENIX , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish will make history at Super Bowl LVIII when it grants 20 wishes to attend the game, the largest number of wishes ever granted at a Super Bowl.
  • The 20 wish kids and their families will be traveling to Las Vegas from 12 different states around the country.
  • Activities include:
    Wednesday, Feb. 7: Make-A-Wish and Fanatics will treat the wish families to a welcome party at Topgolf.
  • The first wish that the NFL granted was for John Paul Serna, a 12-year-old Arizona boy who attended Super Bowl XVI in 1982.

Nationwide's Charity Challenge kicks off today with increased prize money, new voting option

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge kicks off today, giving football fans a way to help Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees earn additional dollars for their chosen charities. As presenting sponsor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, Nationwide is encouraging fans to take the challenge and vote for their favorite nominees now through January 8, 2024.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge kicks off today, giving football fans a way to help Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees earn additional dollars for their chosen charities.
  • To commemorate its 10th year of sponsoring what is widely regarded as the NFL's most prestigious honor, Nationwide will award the Charity Challenge winner an additional $10,000 for his designated charity, increasing the top prize from $25,000 to $35,000.
  • The second and third place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000 donations, respectively, all courtesy of Nationwide.
  • Hashtag information, official rules and the Charity Challenge scoreboard can be found at NFL.com/manoftheyear .

MARS PARTNERS WITH NFL ON FIRST EVER SNICKERS® LUCK SHOP

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League (NFL) season is underway, and SNICKERS®, proudly part of MARS, is back for the third year in a row to help football fans avoid embarrassing rookie mistakes. This year, SNICKERS, the official chocolate sponsor of the NFL, focused on one unfortunate mistake: not having a lucky item to support your team. To help underprepared fans, today, the brand launched the SNICKERS Luck Shop – a first-of-its kind online store that will drop lucky items and gear from SNICKERS NFL team partners throughout the season.

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  • To help underprepared fans, today, the brand launched the SNICKERS Luck Shop – a first-of-its kind online store that will drop lucky items and gear from SNICKERS NFL team partners throughout the season.
  • These innovative, limited-edition bars were stashed deep within the NFL Headquarters, soaking up luck in a room filled with Super Bowl Rings and official NFL Honors trophies.
  • "Building on our current Rookie Mistake of the Year campaign, the SNICKERS Luck Shop is another fun way we are extending the program and further engaging with our consumers and NFL fans everywhere.
  • To be among the first to know about future drops on SNICKERS Luck Shop, fans can register now for alerts on SNICKERSLuckShop.com .

Angie Martinez Partners with the American Cancer Society and NFL for Crucial Catch Super Bowl Sweepstakes VIP Fan Experience

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2020 Radio Hall of Fame inductee and host of the hit podcast "IRL", Angie Martinez is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Football League (NFL) Crucial Catch Super Bowl Sweepstakes to give one lucky fan the VIP experience of a lifetime at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2020 Radio Hall of Fame inductee and host of the hit podcast "IRL", Angie Martinez is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Football League (NFL) Crucial Catch Super Bowl Sweepstakes to give one lucky fan the VIP experience of a lifetime at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.
  • "Everyone's small donation can make a big impact in the American Cancer Society's work to prevent and treat cancer."
  • Through Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer, the NFL and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have teamed up to fight cancer and save lives since 2009.
  • Last year, the Crucial Catch Super Bowl Sweepstakes raised $100,000 for cancer screening and education in under-resourced communities.

Make-A-Wish delivers the ultimate Super Bowl LVII experience for 17 families

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

PHOENIX, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Bowl LVII represents a homecoming of sorts for the 17 children with critical illnesses whose wishes will be granted to go to the big game in Arizona where Make-A-Wish was founded in 1980 and continues to be headquartered. Make-A-Wish – in partnership with the National Football League (NFL) and other corporate sponsors – has created an unforgettable itinerary for the wish kids and their families traveling to Phoenix from 15 different states.

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  • The experience kicks-off on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at a welcome celebration where the wish kids will first meet and get to know one another.
  • The following evening, the wish kids will brush shoulders with the NFL's biggest stars on the red carpet at the NFL Honors event.
  • On Friday, they will get a private, behind-the-scenes tour of State Farm Stadium and have free time to show off their football skills at the Super Bowl Experience.
  • The first wish that the NFL granted was for John Paul Serna, a 12-year-old Arizona boy who attended Super Bowl XVI in 1982.

CAPTAIN MORGAN UNVEILS THE FIRST-OF-THEIR-KIND, LARGER-THAN-LIFE STATUES IN HONOR OF NFL SUPERFANS

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Back for an even bigger second year as an Official Sponsor of the National Football League (NFL), Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum continues to celebrate the heartbeat of the sport – the fans. The NFL Fan of the Year Contest, presented by Captain Morgan, honors fans who truly spice up the game through their love and passion for their teams. And this year, the No. 1 spiced rum brand is spicing it up like never before. For the first time ever, NFL superfans will be immortalized by larger-than-life statues, celebrating some of the most passionate NFL Fan of the Year nominees. But that's just the beginning.  All 32 nominees will appear in a high-impact cover peel ad execution and custom spread creative in the February issue of Sports Illustrated.

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  • For the first time ever, NFL superfans will be immortalized by larger-than-life statues, celebrating some of the most passionate NFL Fan of the Year nominees.
  • In the spirit of spicing things up, Captain Morgan will infuse each fan's unique personality and original spice in the custom design of the one-of-a-kind statues.
  • Fans are the heart of NFL football and deserve a platform to be celebrated," said Sam Salameh, Vice President, Captain Morgan.
  • The Captain Morgan portfolio includes CAPTAIN MORGAN Original Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Sliced Apple Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN 100 Proof Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Private Stock, CAPTAIN MORGAN Silver Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Coconut Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Pineapple Rum and CAPTAIN MORGAN Cherry Vanilla Spiced Rum.

SECOND ANNUAL WE ARE ALL HUMAN GALA SET FOR DECEMBER 8, 2022 CELEBRATES HISPANIC CULTURE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual We Are All Human Gala set for December 8, 2022, at the Gotham Hall in New York City, will be dedicated to mobilizing support for the Hispanic community and celebrating the incredible Hispanic contributions to the country. The Gala brings together the most important Latino leaders and allies across the business, entertainment and arts, sports, fashion, and other sectors.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual We Are All Human Gala set for December 8, 2022, at the Gotham Hall in New York City, will be dedicated to mobilizing support for the Hispanic community and celebrating the incredible Hispanic contributions to the country.
  • Journalist Maria Elena Salinas, known as the "Voice of Hispanic America," will be the Master of Ceremonies.
  • "I am beyond honored to Chair 2022 We Are All Human Hispanic Star Gala alongside Nina Garcia and Michael Kassan.
  • Hispanic Star Fund (A fund to match the needs of the Latino community with the support of Corporate America)

The Women's Sports Foundation Annual Salute to Women in Sports Commemorates Title IX Milestone Anniversary, Highlighting the Vital Need for Protection and Further Progress

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This evening, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) celebrated the extraordinary achievements of athletes and leaders in sports and the girls that they inspire, at its Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Recognized as the biggest night in women's sports, the event, like the Foundation's programming throughout this year, highlighted the 50th anniversary of Title IX while also calling attention to the vital need for more progress. Honored this evening with WSF's signature Salute awards were history-making athletes - Sunisa Lee, Maggie Steffens, and Elana Meyers Taylor - one of the fiercest coaches in the SEC, Dawn Staley, and the lead founding investor in Angel City FC, Alexis Ohanian. The Salute was held at Pier Sixty on Manhattan's waterfront, and was presented by WSF National Partners Athleta, ESPN, Delta Air Lines, Gatorade, Michelob ULTRA, NBC Sports, and TIAA with an exclusive reception partner DraftKings.

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  • Today, girls miss out on an estimated 1 million sports opportunities at the high school level compared to boys.
  • This opportunity gap is widest among girls and women of color, LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities who consistently have less opportunities than their peers.
  • Each host, presenter and award winner shared their own unique Title IX story, highlighting the landmark law's impact and the urgent need to protect it.
  • The Women's Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life.

COUSIN SAL & MUSH MEDIA PARTNER WITH PEYTON MANNING'S OMAHA PRODUCTIONS

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Friday, September 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Productions today announced that "Cousin Sal" Iacono and Mush Media are partnering with the Omaha Audio Network presented By Caesars Sportsbook.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Productions today announced that "Cousin Sal" Iacono and Mush Media are partnering with the Omaha Audio Network presented By Caesars Sportsbook.
  • But since the contract is already signed, I think we're good," said Mush Media Co-Founder Cousin Sal.
  • He's built a great reputation by delivering fans content in a fun and authentic way," said Omaha Productions Founder Peyton Manning.
  • Co-founded by America's favorite gambler "Cousin Sal" Iacono Mush Media develops multimedia content focusing on sports, betting, comedy and pop culture.

Hall of Fame Village Media Sells Long-anticipated Documentary THE PERFECT 10 Showcasing the Most Elite Club in the History of Football to Fox Sports Films

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

We are very excited to partner and distribute this extraordinary documentary with FOX Sports, said Olivia Steier, an Executive Producer and EVP of Media at HOFV.

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  • We are very excited to partner and distribute this extraordinary documentary with FOX Sports, said Olivia Steier, an Executive Producer and EVP of Media at HOFV.
  • Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus.
  • Established in 2021, Hall of Fame Village Media is a premiere, multi-dimensional content studio on a mission to honor the past and inspire the future.
  • FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes.