According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 12 percent of male athletes and 8 percent of female athletes had used prescription opioids in the 12-month period studied. How do we combat this? Educational Awareness!

We’ve partnered with Pacira Biosciences, Inc., a leading provider of non-opioid pain management. The NFLA is planning a Fun & Educational evening at TopGolf, here in Scottsdale on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 5:00-9:00pm. An evening to enjoy Fun, Golf, Friends, Food & Beverages. Our BIG emphasis is presenting the facts of what happens while abusing medication! All while hanging with our retired former NFL greats living here in Arizona.

Subject matter experts will present eye opening facts on opioid addiction along with former NFL players sharing their struggles with addiction during their careers and after retiring.

Your sponsorships will enable us to continue this educational seminar by inviting every community High School and University athletic department to be our guests. Pain Management Awareness is student athlete focused making a big impact with our youth. Your company name & logo will be prominently displayed acknowledging you as a generous supporting sponsor to make this happen.

I’m writing to ask you to support the NFL Alumni-Arizona Chapter’s efforts in educating student athletes about the dangers of opioid addiction and pain management. To donate, log on to https://givebutter.com/58RbQ2 to take you to our donation site. Thank you for joining the “Opioid Prevention Crisis” efforts during this week of the BIG GAME —It's supporters like you that help us change the world every day and save a life.

Sincere thanks,

Derek “DK” Kennard

President, NFL Alumni – Arizona Chapter

Dave Blaha

Marketing Director - Arizona Chapter

NFL Alumni was founded in 1967 and is the oldest and most recognizable national organization of retired professional athletes. NFL Alumni consists of former NFL players, coaches, executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and associate members. Part of NFL Alumni’s dual mission is “Caring for Kids”. Player alumni give back in their local communities by raising funds for youth-related charities through their health 40 regional chapters. It is a tradition that has existed for more than 50 years. Alumni support typically raises more than $1.5 million dollars for worthwhile causes. The other half of NFLA’s mission, “Caring for our Own” is to serve, assist and inform its members and their families. Alumni members are offered a diverse package of wellness, business, career, and legal services to help members and their families be healthy, productive, and connected to one another. To learn more please visit: https://www.nflalumni.org/

NFL Alumni Arizona Chapter: TopGolf Sponsors "Caring for Kids"

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NFL Alumni Arizona Chapter: TopGolf Sponsors "Caring for Kids"

Opioid Addiction / Pain Management Educational Seminars

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