Chiefs Host Football Skills Event for Youth to Kick Off 24th Annual Charity Game

Jun 23, 2008, 1:02:48 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs recently held a football clinic in support of the Annual Chiefs Charity Game. Several Chiefs players were in attendance, including P Dustin Colquitt, S Jon McGraw, T Damion McIntosh, and G Tre Stallings. The Chiefs were joined by over 50 children from Operation Breakthrough, the recipient of the 2008 Chiefs Charity Game.

There were various stations led by Chiefs players for the kids to hone their gridiron skills. Additionally, the players encouraged these children to obtain at least 60 minutes of exercise a day and maintain a healthy diet. The Chiefs players helped achieve this by showing these aspiring athletes what skills it takes to a successful professional athlete.

The event was held in conjunction with the 24th Annual Chiefs Charity Game which will take place during the Chiefs-Cardinals game on August 16th. Since 1985, the Chiefs have donated one of their preseason games to benefit children in the Kansas City area.

Over $5 million has been raised since the program’s inception. In fact, the organization has amassed nearly $2 million these past three years, making this game the largest benefit for children in the National Football League.

Operation Breakthrough’s mission is to help children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment. Operation Breakthrough also strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services and emergency aid.

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