Irish Player Charities, a Notre Dame affinity social network community, thanks all Veterans for their service. We also want to salute Rocky Bleier and name Brady Quinn’s 3rd and Goal Foundation as IPC’s featured foundation for November.

Rick Mirer, founder of the affinity social network community “Irish Player Charities” announces Brady Quinn’s 3rd and Goal Foundation will be the featured charity for November. He also announces creation of a Facebook page “Fighting Irish Fans who are Veterans or Currently Serving.”

Mirer, a social entrepreneur, philanthropist and former NFL player, was integral in creating the initial Irish Player Charities social media presence that has now evolved into an ASNC.

“I think I speak for most Notre Dame and NFL players in saying we have great respect for our Armed Forces,” says Mirer. “The men and women who serve our country are the real heroes. We are all aware of the sacrifices made by military families across the nation. The Mirer Family Foundation, is committed to assist programs helping educate the children of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

“IPC is proud to recognize our November featured charity, Brady Quinn’s 3rd and Goal Foundation,” Mirer stated. “Brady’s foundation helps homeless veterans find housing that offers a supportive environment free of drugs and alcohol.”

Brady Quinn, currently playing for the St. Louis Rams, chose to focus his charitable efforts on veterans due to his great respect for those who have served including his father and grandfather.

The men and women who serve our country are the real heroes. We are all aware of the sacrifices made by military families across the nation. – Rick Mirer

IPC also wishes to salute former Notre Dame and NFL star Rocky Bleier and all Notre Dame alumni who served. Bleier was a member of the 1966 National Championship team and captain of the 1967 squad. He had already begun a professional football career when he was called to service. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and suffered severe injuries in combat that most thought would end his potential professional career. Instead, Bleier played for a decade with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won four Super Bowl Rings.

IPC also announces creation of a facebook page for Notre Dame fans in service. Mirer stated “‘Fighting Irish Fans who are Veterans or Currently Serving‘ is a place for all Notre Dame fans to honor the military. We look forward to connecting with the global Notre Dame military family through this new page as well as our tribute in a special website section on goirishipc.org.”

About Fighting Irish Fans who are Veterans or Currently Serving: This Facebook page has been created as a direct presence for sharing pictures and information about Notre Dame fans in the military.

About Irish Player Charities:

Irish Player Charities is an affinity social network community that unites Notre Dame sports fans and creates visibility for charitable and community service efforts by University of Notre Dame coaches and player alumni. It also serves as a place where all Notre Dame players, family, friends, alumni and fans can gather. It is not a company or a not for profit. Instead it is a privately financed place where all the Notre Dame global community can network with each other. It is a hub collecting Notre Dame sports related information to allow “one stop” viewing. All those involved in social media are welcomed to join to create visibility for their presences.

Cheers & GO Irish!

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Oscar McBride (Photo: Lynne Gilbert)

In honor of BEAT USC week I’d like to help out the Irish Player Charities charity of the month, Oscar McBride’s “Fit 4 Life Youth Foundation.”

Fit4Life Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded with the immediate goal of combating America’s fastest growing health epidemic – childhood obesity.

Statistics illustrate the breadth of this epidemic, its negative health consequences, and its cost to Americans. Fit4Life is proud to join this battle and become a leader in the fight by offering programs to get our youth moving towards a healthier lifestyle.

One of the most critical factors in combating the epidemic of obese and overweight children is meeting the challenge of getting our kids to exercise more. Part of this process requires organizations such at Fit4Life to offer fun and inspiring, yet challenging exercise programs that will engage and encourage our children toward a lifetime of fitness. This process also requires instruction and education to balance proper nutrition with the appropriate level of fitness.

By offering a variety of programs, Fit4Life hopes to reach all youth. No one is immune to the economic and societal consequences brought on by the multitude of health conditions suffered due to childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is an epidemic, one that does not discriminate. It touches all of us.

Beyond physical fitness programs, Fit4Life also seeks to educate its participants on the importance of education, character and leadership development through its mentorship programs which use sport, culture and positive life experiences as the relational platform. Please visit our Programs and Headlines pages to see our most recent endeavors.

To help Oscar’s foundation I am holding a raffle this week. The winning entry will win a copy of “Echoes From the End Zone: The Men We Became” signed by:

Tony Rice – 88 Championship Team
Pat Terrell – 88 Championship Team
John Foley – 88 Championship Team
Marv Russell – 73 Championship Team
Rick Mirer – Class of 93
Reggie Brooks – Class of 93
Oscar McBride – Class of 94

To enter the raffle please donate $10 to my paypal account through LKND93@sbcglobal.net along with your name and contact information.

On Saturday morning, October 19th, I will draw one lucky winner who will win a signed copy of the book.

All proceeds will be donated to Oscar’s “Fit 4 Life Youth Foundation.”

Thank you in advance for your support and GO IRISH!

Cheers!

Lisa

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