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Dedicated to Serving the Community, Pro Players Association is a community service organization comprised of current and former professional athletes, media and entertainment personalities and associate members who work voluntarily on behalf of the community. Our membership base extends around the USA.

Pro Players Association’s goal is to generate funding for worthwhile programs and charities which will benefit the community locally, nationally, and globally.

Their mission, simply stated, "Dedication to Serving and Giving Back to the Community", is one proven many times since their incorporation in 2002.

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Pro Players Association had donated two Authentic NFL “On-Field” Tebow unsigned jerseys valued at appx $300 each to a recent fund raiser held to benefit a fund set-up to help provide medical care and treatment for an 8yr old local boy battling Leukemia. The first jersey was raffled off and raised around $1500, collected over a few weeks prior to the event. This second jersey was up for a live auction at the event, unsigned and would have only sold for bids of up to about $200, far less than its actual value. A local Colorado Springs woman at the auction then committed a $1000 donation if Pro Players Association can get Tebow to autograph the jersey.

We never had experienced any issues in obtaining autographs for charitable purposes, especially one of such a notable cause.

We attempted to call the Tebow Foundation from a contact provided by the Denver Broncos and left several messages, all unanswered over the last four weeks. Next we tried to get assistance from the “Dreams Come True” organization of which Tebow is affiliated; they were unable to directly assist us, however, their executive director was able to put us into contact with the Tebow Foundation.

We received a call back from the Tebow Foundation’s representative, who thanked us for thinking of them by offering to donate $1000 to their foundation. She went on to say that the foundation would be pleased to send an autographed jersey in exchange for the $1000 donation.

We explained that she must have misunderstood the request. That in fact we needed a Tebow autograph on a jersey. We explained that we would be pleased to provide the jersey to them and cover shipping expenses in order to make this $1000 donation happen for this 8yr old’s Leukemia care and treatment fund.

The foundation’s rep told us that the only way they would be willing to make this happen is if the woman donated the $1000 to the Tebow Foundation, they then in turn would gladly send an autographed jersey. We were told Tebow would only sign this jersey if his foundation received the donation.

We explained that this would defeat the purpose of what is trying to be accomplished in the interest of this little boy battling Leukemia.

The Tebow Foundation was firm in their response. They suggested we contact Palm Beach Autographs (Tebow's agent), to purchase a signed jersey.

We made yet another attempt with the Broncos organization and were advised by John Elway’s office that the Broncos were not going to get involved with any requests for Tebow’s autograph, which is standard protocol for any player autograph requests.

After following all leads at our disposal, we found the only way to obtain an autograph on this jersey is to pay Palm Beach Autographs, Tebow’s agent, the sum of $250 plus shipping. We tried to get Palm Beach Autographs to trade out our unsigned jersey for their signed jersey (same exact authentic jersey product), or to just outright donate the autograph. They were unwilling to do either. We were told to email them the information regarding this effort and that they would respond if there were any other alternatives. We followed through yet received no reply.

Pro Players Association has donated hundreds of dollars in merchandise, including the unsigned Tebow jerseys to the auction held for this child’s benefit. We are unfortunately strapped for funds and unable to spend any more toward this effort. Pro Players Association runs on a zero budget, totally dependent on volunteers, charitable donations and contributions to operate.

Anyone interested in making a donation toward this effort, or anyone who may have an alternative contact, resource, or suggestion, please contact Pro Players Association 720-327-9207 or proplayersassociation@gmail.com. Pro Players Association is a 501(c)3 non profit charity. Donations are tax-deductible. Your assistance toward this effort would be gratefully appreciated.

If we can just get 10 people to each make a $25 donation, we can make this happen!!! We accept cash, check or credit. Thank you for your consideration.

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PALMER REORDA DINNER/AUCTION FUNDRAISER

WHAT AN AWESOME EVENING! Approximately $30,000 was raised at the Dinner/Auction, Tuesday, December 13th at the Antler Creek Golf Course Clubhouse in Falcon, CO. The event benefited 8 year old Palmer Reorda's battle with Leukemia. Pro Players Association donated several items. Among the items we donated were 2 Tebow jerseys which alone brought in a combined $2500! The response of the locals was incredible. Several hundred people provided a tremendous rally of support for this little guy and his family!

Many thanks to the staff at Antler Creek Golf Course for including Pro Players Association in the event. We were honored to be a part of this very special fund raiser!

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We will be holding our annual fundraising effort for Food Bank of the Rockies, Sunday, February 5, 2012, 4pm, at the Olde Towne Tavern, 2410 W. Main Street, Littleton, CO.

Celebrities attending so far include former Broncos Paul Howard and Mike Schnitker, ESPN Radio's former voice of the Raiders Kurt Hansen, and MLB HOF Bob McCaslin.

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ROAD TRIP 2011!

Pro Players Association hit the road for 2011 Broncos away games events.“Party With The Broncos" tour arrived in five Colorado towns during the NFL regular season.

Pro Players Association’s Denver Broncos Alumni celebrities mingled with fans at sports bars and signed autographs raising some funds for local needy charities in each community.

An NFL Denver Broncos Tim Tebow “On-Field” Jersey and several other prizes were given away at each location.

Salida was a success! Thanks to Coors, Hertz, Salida Rotary, and Wallbanger's! From left: Kurt Hansen, Gary R. Adler. Terry Scanga, Dave Studdard, Sean Pike, Salida's winner of the Tim Tebow jersey, Ralph Tamm, and the winner's husband. Funds were raised to support the Salida Rotary Scholarship Program.

Estes Park's event brought out the crowds to The Wheel Bar for the benefit of the Bobcat Athletic Club/Bac'ers Youth Sports Program

Fort Morgan's event at Cables Pub & Grill raised funds to benefit Baby Bear Hugs Expectant Mother's Education Program. Tebow jersey winners Mrs. Bride and her sons Brayden and Noah pose with Paul Howard, Dave Studdard, Marvin Montgomery and Brian Fisher.

Idaho Springs events held November 12 Celebrity Bartender Night and November 13 Party with the Broncos at Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub, 1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs benefited the Clear Creek Sports Scholarship Program. Here former Bronco Dave Studdard and PPA CEO Gary R. Adler present an autographed Broncos History Football to venue managers Kathie and Steve Baratta for all their hard work and devotion in promoting the events.

Falcon's fundraiser was standing room only at Frankie's Too, held Sunday November 27, and OH! What a game! Pictured presenting the PPA Broncos Football, in the back row from left: Pro Players Girl Deidre Prout, former Denver Bronco Dave Studdard, Frankie Patton of "Frankie's Too", Pro Rodeo's Chad Mosher, MLB Hall of Famer Rich "Goose" Gossage; front row: MLB Hall of Famer Bob McCaslin, Kathy Patton(wife of Frankie), PPA CEO Gary R. Adler.

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Many thanks to our corporate sponsor Hertz Corporation for the contribution of the use of their passenger van for our Pro Players Association Salida and Fort Morgan fund raiser trips. Pictured from left are our celebrity passengers former Broncos Paul Howard, Marvin Montgomery, former NY Yankee Brian Fisher and former Bronco Dave Studdard.

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Former pro-athletes get patriotic

12:34 PM, Jul 4, 2011 9NEWS COLORADO

updated 06:15 AM, Jul 5, 2011

DENVER - Professional athletes showed their patriotism Monday morning in an attention-getting way.

Former sports athletes were out bright and early to celebrate America's Independence Day by waving flags at the Union Avenue bridge over Interstate 25. They caught the attention of drivers passing by with their patriotic display.

Former Nuggets player and now sports radio commentator Scott Hastings showed up along with MLB Hall of Famer Bob McCaslin and others.

This group of people - called the Flag Guys - gathers every major American holiday. The group was started by Denver resident Chris Tucker. Tucker works with the Professional Arena Soccer League. He gathers fellow athletes to show off their stars and stripes.

The written article above was changed deleting the following two sentences (in parenthesis) which appeared on the 9NEWS web site, as we are not the Pro Players Foundation and we were not promoting anything. The article originally read ("They were promoting the Pro Players Foundation. The non-profit organization is a group of professional athletes and community members that supports children.") We were just gathered to show our patriotism, nothing else. This inaccurate information was fabricated to bolster the news article by a 9NEWS staff writer. It was deleted from the article on Tuesday morning, but could not be edited from the video. The following text still appears in the video shown below.

(These guys are from the Pro Players Foundation. The non-profit organization is a group of professional athletes and community members that support children. )

(KUSA-TV © 2011 Multimedia Holdings Corporation)

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Our PPA members are available to promote, appear and/or participate in your special event. Members of PPA come from a wide variety of professional sports, media and entertainment professions.

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Former Bronco Mike Current dies of apparent suicide

01/17/2012 11:36:00 AM MST

By The Denver Post

Former Denver Broncos player Mike Current died after apparently shooting himself Monday morning at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge viewing area in Oregon.

Polk County sheriff's officials told the Statesman Journal of Salem Ore. that Current, 66, of Las Vegas, apparently fatally shot himself with a shotgun. Current also had lived in Silverton, Ore.

According to the Statesman Journal, off-duty paramedics found Current dead on a viewing platform off Highway 22 west of Dallas (Ore.) about 9 a.m. Monday.

Current, an offensive tackle, was the Broncos' third-round draft choice in 1967 (the 58th overall pick). He played for the Broncos from 1967-75. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins.

"We are always saddened to learn of a tragedy involving a former Bronco, and our hearts go out to Mike's family and friends during this most difficult time," the Broncos said in a statement today.

The 6-foot-5-inch, 274-pound offensive lineman started 164 of the 169 games in which he played.

The Lima, Ohio, native, went to Ohio State University and played for legendary coach Woody Hayes.

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