'TESTIFY: AMERICANA FROM SLAVERY TO TODAY' EXHIBIT
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, along with Diane Sims Page, Executive Director of the Page Education Foundation, will publicly present TESTIFY, a preview of their collection of Americana. The wide-ranging exhibit will feature art and artifacts from pivotal eras in American history while also providing a platform for visitors to share their thoughts, feelings and personal experiences.
Supported in part by the NFL Foundation, the exhibit will run from Monday, Jan. 8- Tuesday, Feb. 6 during library hours in Cargill Hall at Hennepin County Library—Minneapolis Central (300 Nicollet Mall). Inspired by the recent resurgence of racial tension in our country, TESTIFY gives context and definition to the conversation, serving as a reminder of the history that brings us to today.
NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION SCREENINGS
On Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Saturday, Feb. 2, the NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF), supported by the NFL Alumni Association (NFLA), are proud to partner with one of the nation’s premier medical providers, Tulane University School of Medicine, to conduct its annual Super Bowl Healthy Body and Mind Screening program. This complimentary national program is open to all former NFL players and includes cardiovascular and prostate screenings and mental health resources and education. Comprehensive blood testing will be offered to the wives and significant others who accompany former player screening participants and are being provided by NFLA free of charge.
NFL Player Care Foundation screenings are offered as part of PCF’s research programs, which help to advance public awareness and scientific understanding of health issues that affect former NFL players. The screening will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis (1001 S. Marquette Ave., Marquette VI and VII Rooms) from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The PCF is an independent foundation created in 2007 by a partnership between NFL owners, the NFL Players Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the NFL Alumni Association. Since its inception, the organization has screened more than 5,000 retired NFL players and provided over $14 million in emergency financial assistance. For more information, visit nflplayercare.com.
The screenings are closed to the public.
NFLPA INITIATIVES
The following is a sampling of community events the NFLPA has planned in the Minneapolis area during Super Bowl Week:
·†††††††††Ten hot start-ups will pitch their business during NFLPA Pitch Day on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 1-6 p.m. at WeWork (225 South 6th St.) in hopes of landing a deal with the OneTeam Collective--the first athlete-driven accelerator. The next round will feature ACE Media scouting the next great athlete-centric content idea.
·†††††††††The NFLPA will host Smocks & Jocks, a jazz brunch and silent auction showcasing the art of active and former players, on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Loring Bar & Restaurant (327 14th Ave. SE). Guests have the opportunity to mingle with other players, observe the artistic displays, and enjoy food and drinks.
·†††††††††Through the NFLPA’s #SportsBiz Local series, players will have the opportunity to tour and engage at iconic Minneapolis site and companies:
o On Thursday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., players will take a private tour of the legend Prince’s private estate, Paisley Park.
o On Friday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., players will have the opportunity to participate in a behind the scenes tour and get a sneak peek of exclusive merchandise at Target’s Downtown Minneapolis headquarters. Players will also explore the state of the art social media command center and have lunch with senior executives to learn how they can develop a post career path similar to former NFL player Ian Allen, Senior Manager of Finances and Strategy for Target.
o Also on Friday, Feb. 2, Mayo Clinic’s state-of-the-art Sports Medicine Center has created a special opportunity for local high school students and NFL players. Players will engage with aspiring athletes while interacting with performance and physician experts.
No comments:
Post a Comment