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Shayne Graham Foundation
Help support the Shayne Graham Foundation
Everyone that contributes $30.00 will receive:
- An official Shayne Graham Foundation t-shirt
- An 8x10 autographed picture of Shayne
- The monthly Shayne Graham Foundation e-newsletter
The Shayne Graham Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2008 that provides resources to under served children and other charitable initiatives. Our mission is to lend assistance to those in need and be an organization that makes a lasting impression, empower those who want to make a difference, and strengthen communities.
2009
July 11, 2009:
Shayne Graham Foundation Celebrity Kickoff Wine Tasting and Celebration at Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s in Fairfield, OH. The Shayne Graham Foundation sold tickets for $75.00 or $125.00 per couple. The event included food provided by Montgomery Inn, The Palace at The Cincinnatian, Red, and Mesh. The event included a live jazz band and wine tastings paired with the food offerings. The event was emceed by Steve Raleigh of Cincinnati’s Channel 9 News and concluded with a silent and live auction with items provided by ASM Sports Marketing on consignment. The event had a partial sponsorship of $7,500 from Mercy Health Partners and included Shayne Graham, current and former Bengals players and Ben-Gal Cheerleaders.
July 24, 2009:
2nd Annual Shayne Graham Foundation Celebrity Race Off at Motorsports Country Club presented by Mercy Health Partners who provided a contribution of $10,000 for title sponsorship. Same format as 2008. Silent auction items provided by ASM Sports Marketing on consignment.
Summer 2009:
The Shayne Graham Foundation contributed $3,000 to support the 1st Jr. Ben-Gal Cheerleading Camp for underserved youth in the Greater Cincinnati area.
The Shayne Graham Foundation launches Health Screening program for former NFL football players and coaches in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Shayne Graham Foundation provided health screenings, nurse coaching, and health memberships to players and coaches who signed up along with their spouses. The Shayne Graham Foundation also provided an informative reception to educate participants about the program and how to sign up for the program. The Shayne Graham Foundation chose Mercy Health Partners to facilitate the screenings for their outstanding reputation as a top 100 hospital system in the country. Program promoted and supported with the help of HOF NFL player, Anthony Munoz and Jim Breech.
The Shayne Graham Foundation invited veterans in the armed forces to Bengals Training Camp and rented the President’s Suite, provided food and beverage and VIP access to watch practice on the field.
The Shayne Graham Foundation invited kids from the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati to Bengals Training Camp to watch the “mock game.” Shayne Graham provided kids youth Shayne Graham Jersey’s and VIP access.
September 9, 2009:
HBO Hard Knocks Viewing Party hosted by Shayne Graham, Bootsy Collins and Jeff Ruby. A percentage of the food and drink specials benefit the Shayne Graham Foundation TBD. The event includes, celebrity bar tenders, music and meet and greet with Shayne and other Bengals players.
Future Events for 2009 considered:
Turkey Drive
Shopping Spree for Kids
2008
The Shayne Graham Foundation seeks to find creative ways to raise money by creating cause related marketing campaigns, corporate sponsorship, fundraising events, special events, auctions and experiences.
Past Description of Activities:
July 2008:
The Shayne Graham Foundation created the 1st Annual Shayne Graham Celebrity Race Off at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. We raised money with corporate sponsorship. Presenting sponsor was Mercy Health Partners contributing $8,000. The event is an enduro race on a .07 mile track located in Batavia, OH. The race included 10 teams (some were provided karts at no charge to charitable organizations), with each team having 3 members and 1 “celebrity” driver. In return the corporate sponsor participated in the race, had signage at the event, media exposure and received an autographed mini helmet at the conclusion of the event. The donation per kart was $5,000. The event had a racing theme and included current Bengals players, former NFL players, personalities and Ben-Gal cheerleaders.
Summer 2008
The Shayne Graham Foundation and Shayne Graham created the Matt Maupin Memorial Dog Tags. Matt Maupin had been missing during combat and his body was discovered. Shayne wanted to do something to show his appreciation for the troops and honor Matt. We worked closely with The Yellow Ribbon Support Center in Batavia, OH to raise awareness for Matt and The Yellow Ribbon Support Center. These same Dog Tags were sold at the Bengals Team Shop at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH with a Shayne Graham display. The Shayne Graham Foundation paid for the expense to manufacture the dog tags. At the end of the 2008 season the Cincinnati Bengals team shop sent a check to The Yellow Ribbon Support Center for the proceeds generated during the 08 football season. Shayne also made public during a Fallen Hero’s Scholarship Fundraiser he would also provide vacations to Carolyn Maupin and Keith Maupin who are the parents of Matt Maupin.
Summer 2008
The Shayne Graham Foundation took kids from the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati to Bengals Training camp and was granted “VIP” access to watch practice on the field and meet and greet Shayne Graham and other Bengals players, coaches, and staff.
Fall 2008
The Shayne Graham Foundation created the “Grahamobile” and was selected to race at the Red Bull Soap Box Derby, Cincinnati, OH. The Shayne Graham Foundation selected the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati staff and kids living in the house to create, design, and construct the “Grahamobile.” The design of the car was assisted by GBBN Architects and materials provided by Messer Construction, both operating in Cincinnati, OH.
December 2008
The Shayne Graham Foundation provided youth at 2 social service centers in Greater Cincinnati, a “Shopping Spree for Kids” at 2 local Wal-Mart retail stores. A Corporate Sponsor, Mercy Health Partners paid for the experience with a budget of $10,000. Mercy Health Partners provided gift cards, transportation, and food / beverage for all the kids that participated. The kids were chosen by each center’s executive director on a needs basis.
Shayne Graham: Shayne Graham is well known in the city of Cincinnati for being one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL, but even more respected for his work off the field.
Shayne Graham has made numerous appearances to benefit many organizations in 2008.
We have listed some events and activities that Shayne has contributed to with his time.
- SPCA Fur Ball Dinner Special Guest
- JDRF Man of the Year Gala Special Guest
- United Way Fundraising Speaker at Milacron Corporation
- Host for Shopping Spree for Kids coordinated by St. Vincent de Paul
- Special Olympics Fundraiser Special guest and speaker
- Host of Taste of the NFL at Paul Brown Stadium
- Personally donates $300 per field goal made to Freestore / Foodbank
- Participated in Home Depot’s Home Town Huddle
- Guest at Great American Ball Park to throw out first pitch and signed autographs and took pictures to benefit the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund at the “Community Corner”
- Became the first NFL Football player to raise awareness for “Strikeouts for Troops,” created by Barry Zito of the MLB, SF Giants
- Special Guest of the USO Gala in Cincinnati benefiting Walter Reed Hospital
- Guest Speaker for Xavier and Fairfield City Schools advocating education and leadership to youth
- Celebrity Bowler for the Jeff Gordon Celebrity Bowlathon
- Appearances to benefit Kicks for Kids
- Celebrity Golfer for Jimmie Johnson / Nick Lachey Golf Tournament
- Celebrity Golfer for Marvin Lewis Community Fund
- Visit’s to Children’s hospital
- Chairperson of the Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser at Paul Brown Stadium
- Provided memorabilia for various auctions
- Received $1,000 grant for being selected as “The Bengals Man of the Year” for his community work