Joe Montana After The NFL Posted On : Dec-26-2011 | seen (382) times | Article Word Count : 520 |
Joseph Clifford "Joe" Montana is a famous Cheap Ugo Amadi Jersey , retired football quarterback. Montana played for the San Francisco 49ers for 14 seasons, starting in 1979. Joseph Clifford "Joe" Montana is a famous, retired football quarterback. Montana played for the San Francisco 49ers for 14 seasons, starting in 1979. While playing for the 49ers Cheap Phil Haynes Jersey , he started in four Super Bowl games and the team went on to win all of them. In 1993, and 1994, which were his final two playing seasons, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2000 Cheap Gary Jennings Jr. Jersey , Joe Montana was place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is therefore one of the most iconic and celebrated football players in history.
Montana Fights Hunger in America
Since his retirement, Montana purchased a home in Sonoma County, California. However, in 2009 he put the home up for sale to move to a horse ranch and winery Cheap Cody Barton Jersey , which produces wine under the label Montagia. Montana has a philanthropic nature, which is evidenced through his support of many charities. His primary charity is Feeding America, which he supports through endorsing fundraising events and private donations. Feeding America's Huddle to Fight Hunger is a program whose goal is to give away 20 million meals to hungry Americans. It is a huge program that lasts several months of fundraising efforts, and seeks to engage the public and consumers. Many other companies join in on the fundraising efforts Cheap D.K. Metcalf Jersey , pledging to donate meals or money. For example, Kraft pledged to donate seven meals to Feeding America for ever $1 donated.
Montana Volunteers for Children's Causes
Montana supports several other charitable causes, especially those supporting children in need. He has donated a lot of time volunteering for the Make-A-Wish foundation, encouraging children with chronic life threatening diseases to pursue their dreams. Joe also works with the Boys & Girls Club of Richmond Cheap Marquise Blair Jersey , California, hosting a charity golf tournament, and encouraging celebrity golfers to participate. Another children's charity that Joe works with is the Charm Foundation, which raises funds for programs that improve the lives of foster children Cheap L.J. Collier Jersey , such as educational programs and children's hospitals.
Montana Supports Medical Research
Another cause that Joe Montana supports is awareness of American's blood pressure. When, in 2002, Joe Montana was diagnosed with high blood pressure, he became one of 58 m