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FOR former players + their families
Virtual Wellness Retreat
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In previous years, the PAF has hosted their wellness retreats in Santa Barbara, CA, New Orleans, and New York City but with the need to switch to virtual our 2020 Virtual Wellness Retreat hit new limits. This 3-day event covered new topics of wellness to impact not only the player but also his spouse. day 1:
Live Welcome with two-time Super Bowl Champion, Torrey Smith, and Executive Director, Andre Collins day 2:

Balance & Flow Yoga | Meditation | Baby Blues: A conversation on Postpartum Depression | Addictions Outside of Substances w/ EPIC Risk
Management | Understanding Grief & Disappointment | Mythbusters: Men Don’t Need Therapy day 3:
Beginner Yoga | Self-Affirmation Workshop | A Meeting in the Ladies Only Room | Power of Connection: Couples Session | Family Meeting 101
We always secretly build our programs with both current and former players in mind. Creating a culture of wellness benefits all of us. Introducing alternatives to wellness practice like yoga, meditation, journaling, self-evaluating can be beneficial for all of us.
446 in total player & spouse session attendance
7 former nfl players worked with the paf to host varying wellness sessions



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FOR former players + their communities

Former Player Chapter Scholarship


$144,835.00 TOTAL: The NFLPA Former Player Chapters identified & awarded 91 high school students in their chapter communities.
Charitable Giving
Andre Collins with The Motivational Edge founder, Ian Welsch. The PAF provided a $15,000 donation to this Miami based solutions focused 501(c)(3) youth development organization that leverages culturally relevant arts and other platforms to engage, educate and empower young lives. Since 2018, the PAF has contributed $30,000 to their growth.

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Painting with the Pros
In 2017, the PAF created an opportunity for former and active professional athletes across the major leagues to engage with the community’s youth through art.

Mentorship, Creativity, Self-Expression. This is #PaintingWiththePros

Painting with the Pros in the Super Bowl Host City
• 36 Miami Central Senior High School students

• 19 Former and Active NFL players
• 1 Celebrity guest artist
» Katrina “Kat Tat” Jackson