These are a sampling of the athletes that Capture Sports & Entertainment has worked with helping to promote the good they are doing, their brand or foundation. Click each athletes image to learn more about them and the impact they are making!
DREW BREES
New Orleans Saints, 50 Faces of Cancer FUNdraiser
Former New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees led the Saints to a victory in Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts, earning the Super Bowl MVP in 2009.
Drew was interviewed via ZOOM by a child impacted by cancer for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation’s 50 Faces of Cancer FUNdraiser to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Capture incorporated the interview into an exclusive virtual fundraising event, organic social media content and targeted social media ads to garner individual and corporate donations.
MASON CROSBY
Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation
Green Bay Packers Placekicker Mason Crosby was drafted in 2007 and helped the team win Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mason is co-chair of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic, which brings together current and former athletes to raise money for cancer research. Capture helps oversees all Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation fundraising efforts, including the Golf Classic.
MAXX CROSBY
Las Vegas Raiders, Athletes Doing Good
Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby played college football at Eastern Michigan and was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Maxx partnered with Capture to host a radiothon that benefitted Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas, NV and Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital in Colleyville, TX to donate meals to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ANDREW DOWELL
New Orleans Saints, Do-Well Foundation
Andrew Dowell is a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. He graduated from Michigan State and is working towards his Master’s degree from Northwestern .
Andrew partnered with Capture on creating and launching a website for the Do-Well Foundation.
MIKE EVANS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Evans Family Foundation & Walter Payton Man of Year Nominee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans was drafted seventh overall in the 2014 NFL Draft and helped his team win Super Bowl LV over the Kansas City Chiefs. He also is a 3-time Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee.
Mike and his wife Ashli founded the Mike Evans Family Foundation in 2017 to empower youth, provide educational opportunities and take a stand against domestic violence. Capture helps manage the strategic direction of the foundation, as well as organize their scholarship grants, annual football camp, golf outing, fundraising gala and digital fundraising campaigns.
TYREEK HILL
Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill Family Foundation
Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill, also known as “Cheetah” for his incredible speed, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022.
Tyreek established the Tyreek Hill Family Foundation to empower individuals for a brighter future through education and wellness. Capture oversees the foundation’s strategic direction, Cheetah Scholarship Fund, fundraising events and more.
HAYDEN HURST
Atlanta Falcons, End Stigma. Change Lives.
NFL Tight End Hayden Hurst was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. In 2020, he was traded to the Atlanta Falcons and posted career high numbers.
Hayden is an ambassador for the End Stigma. Change Lives., a campaign Capture created to give athletes and others an outlet to share personal stories about mental health and to break the stigma around the topic. The campaign launch secured over 20 news stories from top media outlets around the country, including NFL Network and NFL.com.
AARON JONES
Green Bay Packers, A&A All The Way Foundation
Green Bay Packers Running Back Aaron Jones was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFL Draft. During his second season, he led the NFL in yards per carry with 5.5 yards per attempt.
Aaron partnered with his twin brother, Alvin Jones Jr., to create the A&A All The Way Foundation. Capture provides strategic guidance as well as host the foundation’s annual football camp, turkey giveaway, bike giveaway, fundraising gala, softball game and Yards for Shoes campaign.
ALVIN JONES JR.
Saskatchewan Roughriders, A&A All The Way Foundation
Alvin Jones Jr. played linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens during the 2018-2019 season. In 2021, he was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.
Alvin partnered with his twin brother, Aaron Jones, to create the A&A All The Way Foundation. Capture helps manage the strategic direction of the foundation, as well as host the foundation’s annual football camp, turkey giveaway, bike giveaway, shoe drive, fundraising gala and softball game.
JOSH JONES
Arizona Cardinals, Personal Branding
Josh Jones was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of the University of Houston.
Capture partnered with Josh to develop his personal brand logo and trademark and along with growing his social media presence through graphic creation, content development and analytics reporting.
MATT LAFLEUR
Green Bay Packers, 10 Days of Hope
During his first two years as Green Bay Packers Head Coach, Matt LaFleur led the Packers to a 26-6 overall record, 6-0 NFC North record, division title and the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
Coach LaFleur partnered with Capture on the 10 Days of Hope campaign to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. The campaign shared daily videos via social media and promotions on sports talk radio station, ESPN Milwaukee.
ANTHONY LYNN
San Francisco 49ers, Lynn Family Foundation
Anthony Lynn is a former NFL running back and current assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Lynn began his professional coaching career with the Denver Broncos in 2000 as a special teams assistant.
In January 2019, Capture helped Coach Lynn and his wife Stacey launch the Lynn Family Foundation which focuses on changing one life at a time through mentorship, scholarships and experiences.
TYRANN MATHIEU
New Orleans Saints, Tyrann Mathieu Foundation
New Orleans Saints Safety Tyrann Mathieu helped secure the Chiefs Super Bowl LIV title and was named MVP.
Capture partnered with his Tyrann Mathieu Foundation to host a Kickball Tournament to help raise money and impact the lives of financially disadvantaged children and youth in Tyrann’s hometown of New Orleans.
AARON RODGERS
Green Bay Packers, Its Aaron, 50 Faces of Cancer FUNdraiser and Athletes Doing Good Radiothon
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a victory in Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning the Super Bowl MVP in 2010.
Capture partnered on Gruber Law Office’s Its Aaron campaign featuring Aaron Rodgers to raise awareness for organizations and people who are changing the world. Capture also worked with Aaron as part of Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation’s 50 Faces of Cancer Virtual FUNdraiser where he was interviewed by a pediatric cancer patient. He also was one of 32 call in guests during Capture’s Athletes Doing Good COVID Relief Radiothon on ESPN Radio.
MATT RYAN
Indianapolis Colts, Advancing The Lives (ATL) Of The Black Community and Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee
Matt Ryan was drafted third overall in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. During his rookie year, Matt started all 16 games for the Falcons and in 2016, he was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.
On June 30, 2020, Matt partnered with Capture to host the Matt Ryan Radiothon Advancing The Lives (ATL) Of The Black Community with 680/93.7 The Fan. The radiothon raised funds to support Ryan’s ATL initiative to partner with existing organizations in Atlanta to create opportunities for Black youth.
BART STARR
Green Bay Packers, Starr Children’s Fund and Walter Payton Man of the Year
Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Bart Starr is the only quarterback in NFL history to lead a team to three consecutive league championships. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Packers Hall of Fame in 1977.
Bart and his wife Cherry helped co-establish the Starr Children’s Fund, which is dedicated to raising funds to support pediatric cancer research and treatments through the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. Since its inception, Capture has overseen fundraising efforts for the Starr Children’s Fund.
ADAM THIELEN
Minnesota Vikings, Thielen Foundation
Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Adam Thielen holds several NFL records, including eight straight games over 100+ receiving yards and 74 receptions in the first half of a season.
In 2018, Adam and his wife Caitlin founded the Thielen Foundation to help service, educate and inspire those in need. Capture partnered with the foundation to host a charity softball game at CHS Field in St. Paul, MN to raise money for the foundation’s youth development programs that equip and empower kids to reach their full potential in life.
SOLOMON THOMAS
Las Vegas Raiders, End Stigma. Change Lives.
NFL Defensive Tackle Solomon Thomas was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft as a first-round pick. In 2021, he signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Solomon lost his sister to suicide and has dealt with depression himself, which led him to become an ambassador for Capture’s End Stigma. Change Lives. Campaign. Through the campaign, a close partnership with Rogers Behavioral Health and his own foundation, Solomon has raised awareness for the need to end the stigma surrounding mental health.
JJ WATT
Arizona Cardinals, Justin J. Watt Foundation and Walter Payton Man of Year
Three-time defensive player of the year, JJ Watt, has received several awards for his philanthropic efforts, including 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, 2017 Sportsperson of the Year and the Laureus Sporting Inspiration Award in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Capture partnered with the Justin J. Watt Foundation to raise over $5.4 million through seven charity softball games, fundraising run/walks, and a golf outing.
CARSON WENTZ
Washington Commanders, Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation
Drafted in 2016, Carson Wentz accumulated multiple NFL and Philadelphia Eagles rookie records as starting quarterback. Early in the 2017 season, Carson led the Eagles to an 11-2 record, positioning the team to go on and win Super Bowl LII, the first in franchise history.
Capture partnered with Carson’s AO1 Foundation to host a charity softball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia that welcomed over 22,000 fans in its inaugural year raising over $1 million.
JAMAAL WILLIAMS
Detroit Lions, Personal Branding
Jamal Williams in a running back for the Detroit Lions. In 2021, Williams carried the ball for the 585th time in his career, breaking the NFL record for the most carries without ever fumbling.
Capture partnered with Jamaal on social media graphic creation, content development and analytics reporting.
RUSSELL WILSON
Denver Broncos, Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Award of Excellence Honoree and Walter Payton Man of the Year
Quarterback Russell Wilson was a driving force during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl XLVIII championship against the Denver Broncos. Russell has ingrained himself in the community that he plays earning him the 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Russell was the recipient of the 2020 Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Award of Excellence, an event Capture executed. Capture extended the nomination to Russell and his team, coordinated travel, and acted as his trusted assistant during the event.