Welcome

When you first hear the words "Gridiron Heroes" a picture of football's greatest players is most likely the very first image that appears in your mind. What if you were told that there is a group of young men who will never have the opportunity of playing football again?


The young men who are part of this organization never intended for their lives to change in this way. Continued

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Events


10-13-09

Rio Grande Valley Athletic Trainers to hold 2nd Annual " Fill the Helmet Campaign" during the Playoffs in November.   "Going Green For Gridiron Heroes"  click on link for more information.

10-13-09

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News

Gridiron Heroes mentioned on the National level. This article will hit the shelves in Time Magazine this week and subscribers will already have it. Written by the author of the book Friday Night Lights. Buzz Bissinger. This is a hard look at the sport of football.

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Gridiron Heroes Featured in HBO Real Sports

Real Sports with Bryant Gumble presents Gridiron Heroes.

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2009 Injured Football Player from DeSoto High School. View Story On dallasNews.com or on cbs11tv.com

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Mission Statement

Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation provides immediate, as well as, long term resources and support to individuals sustaining a catastrophic spinal cord injury through activities associated with high school football.

Gridiron Heroes is funded solely through private contributions and operates on a minimal annual budget. Administrative and fundraising expenses are below charitable standards as established through Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, with oversight by a non-paid and voluntary board of directors. Your tax-deductible gifts will truly make a difference in the lives and well-being of our Gridiron Heroes.

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Great things are about to take place in the lives of our young Gridiron Heroes. They and their families have paid a tremendous cost physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially.

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