Spreading Our Wings

Tony Gilbert and Kroy Biermann spent an afternoon this past week reading to children at White Oak Elementary in Buford.  The players read short stories to the children and discussed the importance of literacy.  This event was very exciting for the children as many of them had not had an opportunity to meet a professional football player before.  They were even more excited when they had learned that Kroy Biermann had scored a touchdown in this past Monday night’s game against New Orleans!

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kyla Appearance Kroy Biermann, Read with a Falcon, Tony Gilbert

Tuesday October 13 was a day five Breast Cancer survivors will never forget.  The five ladies were treated to a little “Dazzle” and then “Dined”.  The courageous ladies are a part of different local organizations centered around Breast Cancer awareness, research, and education.  They have all been tremendous stewards for the fight against Breast Cancer and each have embarked on their own journeys to continue educating and raising awareness.

The ladies started the day off with pampering at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers.  Compliments of Jamison Shaw, the ladies got their hair and make-up done and also received a manicure.  Once the Dazzle was complete, the ladies were escorted to Capital Grille Restaurant via Limousine. Joining them for dinner were a guest of their choice and four Falcons players and their spouses.  Erik Coleman, Brian Finneran, Tony Gilbert and Verron Haynes were all in attendance.

Verron Haynes, who has a personal connection to Breast Cancer, addressed the group and applauded the ladies for their efforts and urged them to continue fighting and educating.  At the conclusion of the evening Haynes said, “Anytime I can go out and talk about Breast Cancer awareness and how important it is, I jump at the chance to do so.  Breast cancer has personally affected my family and my goal tonight was to come out and talk to the ladies and encourage them to carry on the mission.”

This was a fun and exciting evening that gave the ladies that do so much for others, a time to devote to themselves.  One survivor said, “I never have the time to stop and do these kinds of things for myself.  The day was awesome.”

The players really enjoyed this opportunity to come out and show their support of Breast Cancer and the women that devote their efforts to the cause.

Many people had a hand in making Dine and Dazzle a huge success.  The ladies received complementary gifts and services from the following companies: Ace of Heart Limousine Services, Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Blue MedSpa, The Capitol Grille, Jamison Shaw Hairdressers, Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Bullfrogs Bar and Grille, Sephora Cosmetics and The Inn at Serenbe.

kyla Miscellaneous Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Brian Finneran, Erik Coleman, Tony Gilbert, Verron Haynes

On Tuesday, September 15 Atlanta Falcons players and cheerleaders kicked off the Falcons First Down for Fitness program with a visit to Hambrick Elementary School in Dekalb County.  Michael Jenkins, Verron Haynes, Jamaal Anderson, Trey Lewis and Tony Gilbert along with five cheerleaders participated in the visit.  Michael Jenkins, the spokesman for the program, discussed the importance of eating healthy and frequent exercise. 

The fifth grade class enjoyed a mini field day which included a relay race, rescue relay, tug-of-war, dizzy izzy race and sack race.  The class of approximately 100 students was separated into four teams with players serving as head coach.  The teams coached by Michael Jenkins and Tony Gilbert came in a tie for first place and won Falcons First Down for Fitness tshirts.  Furthermore, the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders taught dance routines to interested students. 

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kyla Appearance Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, First Down For Fitness, Jamaal Anderson, Michael Jenkins, Tony Gilbert, Trey Lewis, Verron Haynes