Dillon Danyew
Flavors of Austin
The Flavors of Austin foundation is unlike others because it helps rise money
for a good cause and celebrates the life of a young man. University of Texas and NFL
Legend Earl Campbell will host the Fifth Annual Flavors of Austin, sponsored by
Biogen, in honor of his son Tyler. This event will raise awareness and funds for the
pro football foundation and the National MS Society. This short paper uses
information form the website http://proplayerfoundation.org to tell the story about
his son Tyler and the attractions of the foundation that raise so much money every
year.
In 2007, shortly after his junior season as a running back at San Diego State,
Tyler was diagnosed with MS. Though he was able to play his senior season, his
dream of playing in the NFL was dashed. With football out of the scene, Tyler
decided to become an ambassador for the National MS Society while also working at
Earl Campbell’s Meat Products.
When thinking of ways to raise awareness, Tyler said he went to the Pro
Player Foundation, an organization that works with NFL players like Drew Brees and
Aaron Rodgers. Tyler and his father had been to some events the foundation had put
on in California and came away impressed. He saw that with his dad’s name
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