BY ASHLEY MCLELLAN - New Orleans Magazine
A leader both on and off the field, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead brings a commitment of positivity to his team and his adopted hometown.
A Saint for the past nine years, Morstead has been a crucial part of the team, with a kicking average of 47 yards per punt average, and was named the team’s 2014 Man of the Year.
Off the field, Morstead has gained local and national attention for his “What you Give Will Grow” foundation, with the focus on tackling cancer-related, specifically pediatric, fundraising events and initiatives.
The foundation while active throughout the year, was also was recognized last winter by Minnesotans, who donated more than $200,000 to his New Orleans-based foundation in response to the player’s sportsmanlike conduct on the field during the division playoff game in January 2018. Morstead returned the gesture by donating that money, plus a $25,000 donation from Coach Sean Payton, to the Minnesota Children’s Hospital.
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A leader both on and off the field, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead brings a commitment of positivity to his team and his adopted hometown.
A Saint for the past nine years, Morstead has been a crucial part of the team, with a kicking average of 47 yards per punt average, and was named the team’s 2014 Man of the Year.
Off the field, Morstead has gained local and national attention for his “What you Give Will Grow” foundation, with the focus on tackling cancer-related, specifically pediatric, fundraising events and initiatives.
The foundation while active throughout the year, was also was recognized last winter by Minnesotans, who donated more than $200,000 to his New Orleans-based foundation in response to the player’s sportsmanlike conduct on the field during the division playoff game in January 2018. Morstead returned the gesture by donating that money, plus a $25,000 donation from Coach Sean Payton, to the Minnesota Children’s Hospital.
Full Story - New Orleans Magazine
