David Akers Kicks For Kids

Wine Dinner 2011

This year David’s good friend and former teammate Jon Dorenbos hosted our annual Wine Dinner for The Little Rock Resource Center at CHOP. We were so grateful also to Phillies Vance Worley and Jimmy Rollins for being our special guests this year and supporting such a great night. Special thanks to Rothamel Bratton, attorneys at Law for donating a check for $12,000 from their annual golf outing to Kicks for Kids.These great athletes are true examples of when it comes to helping others we are all on the same team!
David Continuing the Kicks for Kids Mission in San Francisco!

David is continuing his Kicks for Kids mission in San Francisco by participating in the 49ers Cares Program by supplying 20 tickets and 20 food vouchers to the Ronald McDonald House to distribute to families to attend each home game this season. Giving those families and their children who are staying at The Ronald McDonald House while getting medical care a chance to enjoy a great day at Candlestick Park.
David was featured in an article in the Children's View— The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's quarterly publication!

"Someone to Count On": If there’s one thing Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers is known for on the field, it’s his consistency. A fourtime Pro Bowler and a 12-year veteran of the Eagles, he is the NFL’s leading points scorer since 2000. But few people realize how consistent he is in another respect: His unwavering support of CHOP has been truly remarkable.
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David Akers' 'Kicking In Spring' Event in the News

Our 6th annual 'Kicking in Spring' event was a great success! David Akers Kicks for Kids was featured in several articles around the web:
David Akers' 'Kicking in Spring' Event has made a lasting impression on the Delaware Valley

David Akers Kicks For Kids - Kicking in Spring

Also, check out our event photos on Facebook.
Annual Benefit special for Eagles' David Akers

NORTHERN LIBERTIES - June 3, 2011 (WPVI) -- Last night, Akers held his tenth annual Kicks for Kids benefit, which has raised over a half million dollars for families who have children being treated at CHOP. “If you're fighting for your life, you're a true warrior. And these kids are fighting a fight they shouldn't have to be going through,” said Akers.
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A supersized thanks from David Akers

PHILADELPHIA - August 5, 2011 (WPVI) -- Former Eagles kicker David Akers has put up a billboard on northbound I-95 near the stadiums thanking Philly fans. In a classy move, just before making his departure, the former Eagle wrote: "Thanks Philly for blessing me for 12 years and for your support on and off the field. May God bless you all". The former kicker signed with San Francisco a couple weeks ago.
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About Our Organization

David Akers Kicks for Kids is a charity organization that provides assistance to the children and families being cared for at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

David's desire to give back to the community, as well as to help young people an families in need, motivated him to establish the David Akers' Kicks for Kids organization in the fall of 2001.

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Pam, Bill, Kenny, Christian and Caitlin Cossaboon asks... Just a note of thanks for visiting Kenny and his friends at Camp Little Rock today! He was very excited to place his autographed photo on our fridge and he still proudly wears his Akers jersey that you signed for him a few years ago:) You are our family's favorite football player along with Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow - can you guess the commonality ? (that's our Ask David question) I'm sure you can, but we so appreciate the role model that you have become in our community and are praying that God keeps you safe during this upcoming season!

Thank you for your kind words. I get so much enjoyment out of being with the kids at the camp every year and having that yearly connection with them. God bless and see you next year!

Olin Wright asks... Which team puts the most pressure on you when you kick?

I know this might sound cliché, but preseason to the superbowl I get just as nervous. Thanks for your question. Thank goodness for Pepto!

J. Hunter asks... Are there any other things that you did charity wise besides Kicks for Kids?

Yes, I have been involved with many different charitable organizations supporting research for Autism, Cystic Fibrosis and Leukemia. I am also involved with The Little Rock Foundation which is a wonderful resource for visually impaired and blind children.

Jack F. asks... What are some of the main reasons that you started the "Kicks for Kids" charity?

I was going to be a teacher if I didn't make it in the NFL. I actually was a permanent substitute for a while in KY after I got cut from the Carolina Panthers in 1997. I wasn't going to be in the military, law enforcement, or a firefighter. So this was a way to give back to the community that has been so good to me. Also, I believe that God has given me a platform to do His will and helping others is part of that. Thanks for the question.
Many blessings, David Akers

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