Kansas City, MO - The Professional Football Players Mothers Association, Inc. (PFPMA) has announced the opening of its 2023 scholarship program. PFPMA is committed to making a difference in communities across the country through educational programs, community service, and charitable giving. As part of this commitment, PFPMA will be awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors from the Kansas City public schools. 

The program will award four one-time scholarships valued at $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher learning at an accredited college or university. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending identified Title One schools within the geographical region of PFPMA's annual Pre-Season Conference/Retreat location, which this year will be held in Kansas City, MO.  The scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors attending East High School and Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO.

These scholarships will recognize student leadership, community service, and achievements, and help support their pursuit of a college or university degree of their choice.  

Interested students can access the online scholarship application using the following link 2023 Scholarship Application starting Friday, March 10, 2023. The deadline for submission of the application is Friday, April 14, 2023, at 5:00pmEST. PFPMA is excited to offer this scholarship opportunity and looks forward to supporting the education and future success of graduating high school seniors.

Click here to Apply

All active NFL players are invited to attend the 2022 Players Association Injured Reserve (PAIR) program happening December 1st - 3rd at EXOS Pensacola, a program that is FREE of cost. 

We at the NFLPA understand how stressful being on IR can be and would like to offer players support during this time. PAIR is designed to help players find resources and develop strategies to stay productive during their recovery, as well as connect with other players on IR. 

Players are welcome to bring one guest who is crucial to their recovery journey (i.e. a significant other, parent, etc.). Players would need to cover the cost of getting their guest there. 

This exclusive opportunity for players include: 

• Free first class- flight
• Luxury accommodations at Hilton Pensacola Beach, FL
• Programming and activities for the player and their guest
• An extension of their rehab plan and recovery advice from experts and trainers at EXOS
• Wellness Programming from sleep experts, psychologists & more
• Exposure to competitive off-season programs
• Panel discussions with players who have navigated IR in their career
• Swag and giveaways during the event 

If players have any questions, please contact the Wellness Team at [email protected]

Looking forward to having your player join us!

RE:  Mid-West Regional Sock Drive

The Professional Football Players Mothers Association, the Mid-West Region, will host a. community sock drive. Our very own Roslyn Peoples will be spearheading this sock drive by representing PFPMA in the Detroit, Michigan area. This event aims to collect over 200 pairs of new socks and hygiene items, to be distributed to the Life After Care, foster care facility in Detroit, Michigan.  We understand the tremendous need for high school boys to have an intact support system as they navigate into adulthood. This generous act will shower these foster care boys, with a gift of love. and warmth.

Who is Life After Care?

The Life After Care, is a non-profit organization based in Detroit, Michigan. They provide essential life skill training to high school boys, living in foster care facilities, necessary to sustain them beyond the foster care system. The program began in 2019, by Jazlee Trouser, a former foster care resident. Her motto ‘It takes a Village’ has been making a difference in the community by providing training in financial literacy, character development and career exploration for high school boys graduating into adulthood.

What is PFPMA's role?

PFPMA's role is to support this cause by collecting and distributing donated socks to Roz Peoples, so she can deliver them to Ms. Trouser at the facility. On behalf of PFPMA’s Mid-West Region and the organization, Roz will package the socks along with other essential items for the boys. 

Ways to Contribute

Roz, will be accepting donations of socks  November 8-22, 2022. If anyone would prefer to donate money towards the purchase of socks, you may do so by contacting Nicole Ward, Midwest Regional Coordinator at  [email protected].    All donations are requested to be sent before November 20, 2022.

For more information and to learn how you can support with a donation of socks, please contact Roz Peoples at 248 622-9494.

Thank you

ANNOUNCING APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Endya Eames Delpit

It is with pleasure that we announce the recent appointment of member Endya E. Delpit as General Counsel.  Endya is the mother of Garrett Delpit Defensive Back for the Cleveland Browns.  Endya' appoint fills the vacancy in the position of General Counsel for the remainder of the 2020-2023 term. 

We welcome her talents, enthusiasm and desire to make a positive difference through her volunteer service and contributions. Please join us in celebrating her appointment.

Endya can be reached at email [email protected].

SEASON KICK-OFF

It’s that time of year again; pre-season is over and the NFL football season is kicking off tonight at 8:20 ET with the Bills vs. the Rams.

As many of us are gearing up to watch, some of us are still enjoying the last days of summer, squeezing the last bit of rest and relaxation out of them. For the first time in two years we are back to some semblance of normalcy around play, health and safety and living life in general. 

I’m excited to welcome everyone back to football and to the 25th anniversary year of the Professional Football Players Mothers Association Inc.  With the support from our members, I look forward to a productive year of programs and activities that will include a new member orientation; a new member mentoring program which comprises veteran mothers serving as champions for new and incoming members; working with the NFLPA to enhance the PFPMA website to serve as a productive resource hub for our members; a relaunch of our PFPMA Scholarship program; and once again hosting our “Next Level Up-Beginning with the End In Mind”, a much needed program for high school and college athletes and their parents and guardians.

For this 2022-2023 year two words come to mind, “Think Next.” We’re on the precipice of a lot of good things that will bring good progress for PFPMA, Inc.  Thank you for your support.

Let's go!

Gwendolyn V Jenkins, PFPMA President

Welcome New Board Appointments

It is with pleasure that we announce the recent appointments to our Board of Directors. 

 Audrey Garrett - mother of Myles Garrett, Defensive End for the Cleveland Browns.  Audrey will fill the vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary for the remainder of the 2020-2023 term. 

 Joke Adeniji - mother of Hakeem Adeniji, Offensive Lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals.  Joke will fill the vacancy in the position of Assistant Treasurer for the remainder of the 2020-2023 term. 

We welcome their talents, enthusiasm and desire to make a positive difference through their volunteer service and contributions.

Please join us in celebrating their appointments.

Great Day!  

Having a vision helps to create a path for your future. It causes you to  focus on what God has for you. Which allows for more clarity in  manifesting Your greatness. Stop waiting for others to elevate Your game, you are already equipped with everything You need to play in the game. Don't be afraid to receive it!

ASK FOR IT!
* I wake up each day with a grateful heart and an open mind.
* Nothing external has no power over me
* l love myself
* The future I want is manifesting today
* I believe in myself
* My mind is always geared toward positivity and success. 
* I support myself
* My heart is open to receiving everything I desire
* I've prepared myself
* Good things are happening right now in my life
* I am tuned in! I am tuned in!
 
Your thoughts are the architect of your destiny. 
Remember: Action is inspired from aligned thoughts, good or bad. Your thoughts create your intentions, and your intentions create your reality.  
 
Ask yourself? How are you using your thoughts and all its power to manifest what you want to do in this world?
  
It's already there!
Have an amazing week!

CHERYL FOSTER , PFPMA Education Coordinator

 e. [email protected].

Greetings PFPMA, Inc. Members!

We hope you are making plans to attend the 2022 'Virtual' Preseason Conference | Circle of Love ~Better Together.  Here is some information to get you excited! The conference this year is FREE!

This will be a two-day event beginning on July 21-22, 2022 and starting each evening at 7:00PM EST. [Formal agenda to follow.]

Day 1 - 7:00pm EST - July 21, 2022 - Business Meeting 

• Thursday will be the business meeting with some entertainment at different intervals. A hint: brush up on PFPMA history if you want to win a prize!

Day 2 - 7:00pm EST - July 22, 2022 - Conference presentations

• Friday, we will host three guest speakers:  Founding Mother Bishop Marilyn Porcher, Hall of Famer, Edgerrin James, and Havilah Malone, motivational speaker and actress.  After hearing the speakers, it will be time for fun! Please have your favorite beverage and snacks on hand as their will be fun and games to be enjoyed by all. 

  GET REGISTERED

 Please purchase your t-shirt and wear it on Friday. Also please have your video cameras on so we may see each other! Below is the link to purchase your conference t-shirt and register your attendance.

 PURCHASE CONFERENCE T-SHIRT HERE

Hoping to see you at the conference!

Michele Green, National Events Coordinator and Committee Chair

PFPMA Members!

The 2022 Virtual Preseason Conference; “Circle of Love-Better Together” is just around the corner!

Just a reminder, the conference this year is FREE! Please confirm your attendance by registering at the following link:

https://pfpma.memberclicks.net/2022conference-registration

Please purchase your t-shirt and wear it on Friday. Below is the link to purchase your conference t-shirt. The last day to order is July 11th. This will ensure you will receive your shirt in time for the conference. 

https://thepointdotfan.com/collections/pfpma/products/pfpma-2022-conference-t-shirt

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It has been an exciting week for Warren Central athletics, from signing days to Dragons football receiving a donation this morning.

The Professional Football Players Mother Association donated $2,500 to the dragon program to help with new equipment.   WATCH VIDEO

“We are all mothers of professional football players either formally former professional football players or current professional football players, so we understand the importance of athletics we understand the importance of having good football equipment to protect your our sons, and so we thought this small donation would be a help to the program,” Professional Football Players Mother Association Representative Jacquie Jordan said.

Source:Patrick Carey WNKYTV NEWS 40 https://www.wnky.com/warren-central-football-receives-donation/

CONGRATULATIONS to former Wide Receiver of the Indianapolis Colts, and future Hall Of Famer Reggie Wayne, on his recent hire with the team as WR Coach for the Indianapolis Colts. Reggie's mother Euwayne Denise Wayne, is a former #PFPMA President . #FootballFamily#Colts#NFL#ColtsNation #NFLLegend

Read more>>https://www.nfl.com/news/reggie-wayne-joins-colts-staff-as-wrs-coach?fbclid=IwAR2v2Pz5T90i4x_7mpxODohNTeni52HMRu-LFWnH_zkcAiR0DXPNX7yJ7jA

Congratulations to all of the 2021 Walter Payton NFL Award Nominees, especially the sons of PFPMA Members Nicole Ward (DENZEL WARD) &  Charlotte Heyward (CAMERON HEYWARD)  

The Cleveland Browns named Defensive Back Denzel Ward (son of Nicole Ward) as their nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

Pittsburgh Steelers  named Defensive Tackle Cameron Heyward (son of Charlotte Heyward) was also nominated by his teammates as the team’s honoree for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

Happy New Year!  PFPMA's Annual Pro Bowl Information and Recruitment breakfast will be held Friday, February 4, 2022. See attached flyer for detailed information regarding location and time.  

Founding Member Cassandra Sneed Ogden

CLEO EDGE Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. Heritage Award Honoree

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