By Russell Hedges
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees left no doubt about how he feels about his adopted home state of Louisiana during the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner last week at the Shreveport Convention Center.
“Louisiana is home,” said Brees, a Texas native. “My wife, Brittany and I, going back to 2006 when we first came here, we had no idea what to expect, but from the moment we stepped foot in New Orleans — really just this entire state — we’ve been welcomed with open arms. Such a special community and such a special group of people, different maybe with many other places, generations upon generations of people who have been involved in Louisiana.
“I was told very early on if you love Louisiana they’ll love you back. There’s truth to that. We’ve just tried to immerse ourselves in the community in a way that we can give back to New Orleans, give back to Louisiana.”
Brees and Brittany, who have four children, started the Brees Dream Foundation in 2003 to support cancer patients and research. The foundation also helps to provide assistant to Hurricane Katrina rebuilding projects.
Full Article -- Bossier Press-Tribune
