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Nonprofit group hopes to raise $500,000 from Super Bowl events

Associated Press

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

MILWAUKEE -- The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund plans to host events to aid needy, retired National Football League players at next month's Super Bowl and auction off chances to safari and dine with football legends. The nonprofit group launched by former Green Bay Packers star Jerry Kramer hopes to raise $500,000 through the efforts and raise awareness about the former players it serves, said Jennifer Smith, executive director of the fund, which is based in Green Bay. More than ...

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