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ED BLOCK COURAGE AWARD FOUNDATION |
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The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation is an NFL charity based in Towson,
Maryland, that is named after the late Ed Block, the head athletic trainer
of the Baltimore Colts for 23 years. It is a 501 (c)(3) organization
dedicated to helping abused children and families in crisis. Established
in 1978, the Foundation operates with two main objectives: 1) recognize
courage in the NFL and 2) raise money towards improving the lives of children.
Each March in Baltimore, the charity bestows an Ed Block Courage Award to a
player from each NFL team who, in the eyes of his teammates, exemplifies a
commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. The award is
heralded as one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the
NFL. Included among the NFL players who have previously received this
award are Dan Marino, Brett Favre, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, John Elway and
Ronnie Lott.
Since its inception in 1978, the Foundation has grown from a
Baltimore-based charity to a national organization that now includes 14 NFL teams in its
Courage House National Support Network. Named after the NFL team in that
city, a Courage House is a facility that provides support and quality care
for abused children and their families in that community. Current members
of this Network include the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh
Steelers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys,
New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns,
Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis Colts.
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