For the past 3 years I have had the honor of spending the day with New Orleans Saints Running Back, Deuce McAllister during his annual Catch 22 Foundation appearances. Find out more on how you can support such a worthy cause to help kids that are in need.
Mission Statement:
Deuce McAllister’s Catch 22 Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of under-privileged youth and adolescents in the Gulf South Region primarily through the establishment of positive role models in their lives, providing unique opportunities for them to experience, and a financial commitment to making a difference.
History:
McAllister was born in Lena, Mississippi, and went on to attend The University of Mississippi. As an Ole Miss Rebel, McAllister broke and set many records as a running back. In college, during his down time, McAllister could be found visiting with children in the community establishing himself as a positive role model on and off the field. In 2001, he was drafted in the first round as the 23rd overall selection by the New Orleans Saints.
He wasted no time getting to know the New Orleans community. As a rookie, McAllister participated in NORD park and pool openings, various school visits as a guest speaker, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, and many other charitable outings. After one year of orientation in the NFL, McAllister decided he wanted to start a foundation to maximize his giving in the communities he knew best – New Orleans area and Jackson area. Thus founding The Catch 22 Foundation. To date, Deuce McAllister and his Catch 22 Foundation have donated over one million dollars between Mississippi and Louisiana.
Southeast Louisiana/Jackson, MS area Events and Programs:
The Catch 22 Foundation is committed to making a difference in both regions. Money that is raised in Mississippi stays in Mississippi and the money raised in New Orleans stays in New Orleans.
Deucedays – Twice a month, during the school year, Catch 22 sponsors an outing for local youth. Members of the area university sports teams donate their time to chaperone the outings. Outings may include museums, sporting events, bowling, prom preparations, movies, and swamp tours to name a few.
Deuce’s Holiday Shopping Adventure – December, 2008 will mark the sixth annual holiday shopping adventure. Catch 22 will provide 270 local youth with a $100.00 shopping adventure. Each child is partnered with a Saints player, Hornets player, or local college athlete to complete their holiday shopping.
Deucegiving – Coca-Cola and Catch 22 partner in an effort to provide 100 less fortunate families in the Greater New Orleans Area with Thanksgiving dinners. This year’s Deucegiving will take place at a Winn Dixie in Chalmette. 2008 will mark the sixth year of Deucegiving.
Ludlow Thanksgiving – Brookshires partners with Catch 22 to provide Thanksgiving meals for 75 elderly families from Deuce’s hometown area of Ludlow, Mississippi.
VISIT - www.deucemcallister26.com/catch22.asp
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