First Things First Foundation

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The First Things First Foundation is a Christian organization founded by the NFL quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda in May 2001. [1] The name of the organization was inspired by a dialogue between Warner and the media in the postgame interview after the St. Louis Rams won the Super Bowl in January 2000 and Warner was named the game's MVP:

Mike Tirico from ABC: "Kurt, first things first — tell me about the final touchdown pass to Isaac."
Warner: "Well, first things first, I've got to thank my Lord and Savior up above — thank you, Jesus!" [2]

The foundation pays for a week-long trip to Walt Disney World for dozens of children each year. [3] It also has an annual "punt, pass and kick clinic" for children. [4]

References

  1. "About the First Things First Foundation". kurtwarner.org. Archived from the original on June 22, 2008. Retrieved July 19, 2008.
    - "The Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation emphasizes faith and family first". networkstlouis.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2008.
  2. Warner, Kurt & Silver, Michael, (2000). All Things Possible. San Francisco: HarperCollins. ISBN   0-06-251717-1 (cloth) ISBN   0-06-251718-X (paper back)
  3. "Kurt & Brenda Warner's "First Things First Foundation"". wdwnews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2008.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. "For Kurt, First Things First". azcardinals.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2007. Retrieved July 19, 2008.