Like many of you, I was not only disgusted by the related actions, but also weary of the onslaught of negative news through the last few months about pro athletes committing assault, child abuse, and DUIs. In true to form of the adage "If it bleeds, it leads," these stories dominated the news cycle and contributed to the further drowning of the good things pro athletes, coaches, and teams do nearly daily to positively advance our society.
Perhaps these negative stories are elevated because of the ever evolving 24 hours news cycle, but as was highlighted in July 2013 by Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin, this is not a new phenomenon to 2014.
Perhaps these negative stories are elevated because of the ever evolving 24 hours news cycle, but as was highlighted in July 2013 by Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin, this is not a new phenomenon to 2014.
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While most Seahawks fans are now familiar with the Tuesday visits Russell Wilson makes to Seattle Children's Hospital to brighten the day of kids and their families, there are many more good stories to highlight in Seattle and beyond. For instance, did you know that Russell Okung spends time educating kids and single moms at Vision House in Renton; or that Doug Baldwin goes to multiple schools in the Puget Sound area providing lessons to kids about leadership, critical thinking, and dedication to their education; or that the Seahawks provided a bus load of kids from Vision House a day at Bing Training Camp this summer.
This brings us to the PAT - Positive Actions Thursday (ala Turnover Thursday from Coach Carroll), a weekly highlight of some of the POSITIVE activities you need to be aware of in the world of professional sports. Some may be stories you've already read or seen, but we'll do our best to keep it fresh. What we request is that you use this opportunity to spread the positive news and to appreciate the good work of the individuals through whichever social media method you choose.
At Hawk Strong our mission is to not only enjoy Seahawks game days, but also impact our community through service and fundraising. Hopefully this is one more small step in that direction.
This brings us to the PAT - Positive Actions Thursday (ala Turnover Thursday from Coach Carroll), a weekly highlight of some of the POSITIVE activities you need to be aware of in the world of professional sports. Some may be stories you've already read or seen, but we'll do our best to keep it fresh. What we request is that you use this opportunity to spread the positive news and to appreciate the good work of the individuals through whichever social media method you choose.
At Hawk Strong our mission is to not only enjoy Seahawks game days, but also impact our community through service and fundraising. Hopefully this is one more small step in that direction.
Pee Wee Football Support Seahawks players support Bremerton Pee Wee football after fundraising items stolen (http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/signed-seahawks-memorabilia-stolen-pee-wee-footbal/nhzXs/) | |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Seahawks players have made a big impact for local organizations through 'celebrity waiter' events, notably the Earl Thomas Guardian Angel Foundation dinner this week. One event that drew less attention was the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Washington dinner at the Metropolitan Grill on Tuesday, November 18th (also the one day a week that they players have 'off' from official team events). | |
Teaching life lessons and serving middle school students
| Continuing a theme of service to youth, Seahawks players spent another "off day" teaching and serving the kids of Cascade Middle School in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle. Click here for more. |  |
Unexpected generosity in the face of tragedy
| A family who had tragically lost their mom in a car wreck received an unexpected act of kindness from Christian Ponder of the Minnesota Vikings. Check out the story at Minneapolis's WCCO. |
