Last week, the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Club sponsored by United Healthcare of Georgia, participated in a Falcons Gatorade Junior Training Camp with special education students at South Forsyth High School. The camp consisted of five stations, each teaching basic skills of the game. The players were very involved with the students and helped guide them through the drills at each station. After the camp concluded, the players and students received lunch compliments of Chick-fil-A. The rookies made quite an impression on the staff as well. The administration staff at South Forsyth High School was very appreciative of the visit. They commended the players on their accessibility and genuine attitude. The players were very engaging with the students and showed support and offered assistance when needed.
kyla Appearance Antone Smith, Christopher Owens, Garrett Reynolds, John Parker Wilson, Jose Valdez, Lawrence Sidbury, Maurice Lucas, Rob Bruggeman, rookie club, Spencer Adkins, Vance Walker, William Moore
The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Club sponsored by United Healthcare of Georgia visited the Young Chefs Academy located in Lawrenceville this past week. The players spent the afternoon cooking a healthy meal with children from North Hall Middle located in Lawrenceville. The players and students also learned the importance of proper nutrition and being physically active.
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The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Club, sponsored by United Healthcare of Georgia, spent Tuesday afternoon with kids at Eagle Ranch Children’s Home in Flowery Branch, GA. Eagle Ranch is a home for troubled youth that come from a variety of backgrounds and home situations. While there, the players went fishing with the kids and played basketball in the gym. The group of players and kids enjoyed the afternoon of fishing and hoops in spirited competition. The players also spent time talking with the group from Eagle Ranch about the everyday challenges that we all face. Everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the conclusion of the afternoon’s activities which was donated by Papa John’s Pizza. Christopher Owens said, “I wanted these kids to understand that we all have challenges we have to face in our life. I grew up out in California and it wasn’t always easy for me. I know these kids encounter challenges that they have to face everyday. I’m glad our entire rookie class got a chance to come out. You can definitely tell the kids really enjoyed having us there. It was great to come out and spend some time with them.”
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kyla Appearance Christopher Owens, Eagle Ranch, Garrett Reynolds, John Parker Wilson, Jose Valdez, Lawrence Sidbury, Maurice Lucas, Rob Bruggeman, rookie club, Spencer Adkins, United Healthcare of Georgia, Vance Walker, William Moore
The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Club hit the bowling lanes this past week in an effort to help raise funds for United Healthcare Children’s Foundation. The inaugural bowling event hosted at the Brunswick Zone in Norcross, gave the players an opportunity to bowl and mingle with United Healthcare employees and their associates.
“We are glad we could be a part of this great event,” safety William Moore said. “United Healthcare is a valued partner with the Falcons and we are excited we could come out and support this worthy cause. It also gives me a chance to work on my bowling.”
The United Healthcare Children’s Foundation is dedicated to improving the clinical condition or quality of life for children.
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The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Club sponsored by UnitedHealthcare of Georgia visited the Shepherd Center in Atlanta this past Tuesday. Led by first-round draft choice Peria Jerry and second-round selection William Moore, the rookies along with members of the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders signed autographs and visited with the patients.
“What a great experience,” cornerback Chris Owens said. “It was really cool to see how happy the people were for us to come out and see them.”
Many of the patients visited have been facing extreme challenges with some of their diseases or injuries; however they had extremely high spirits seeing some of the new rookies on the Falcons.
One patient exclaimed, “I want a Super Bowl this season!”
“What a humbling experience this was today,” remarked cornerback William Middleton. “The challenges many of these people are facing takes a lot of determination and courage. I’m just happy we had an opportunity to come and meet some of them.”
The cheerleaders were also a highlight for the visit as well. Many of the patients were eager to receive an autographed cheerleading poster and receive a picture with the ladies.
The Shepherd Center is a private, non-profit hospital devoted to the medical care and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury and disease, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular problems.
This marked the second consecutive year that the Falcons have visited the Shepherd Center. In 2008, the Falcons defensive line visited.
kyla Appearance derek nicholson, rookie club, Shepherd Center, william middleton
