Here is Stafford’s statement on being nominated: Note: These votes will not affect the Walter Payton Man of the Year results, only this social media challenge. Using the hashtag #WPMOYChallenge and tweeting “Stafford,” the Lions quarterback could win the Charity Challenge, which would result in a $25,000 donation to the charity of Stafford’s choosing.

Starting Thursday, fans can help support Stafford’s nomination by voting for him on Twitter. Stafford is not only now one of 32 nominees to win the award this year-an award no Detroit Lions player has ever won-but he will already earn $50,000 to a charity of his choosing. Matthew is always looking to do the right thing and we are very proud to have him as the Detroit Lions nominee for the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year.” In addition to making substantial financial contributions to organizations in need, he has privately impacted many families in specific and meaningful ways. “ Matthew Stafford has been a great ambassador for the Lions and NFL in the Detroit community and throughout Southeast Michigan. Team president Rod Wood offered this statement on Stafford’s nomination:

Stafford also works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to help target childhood obesity and motivate youth to keep active and eat healthy. Detroit, a charity that provides shelter, foot and medical care to those in need. On Thursday morning, the Lions announced that Matthew Stafford is their 2018 nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, given to the league’s player with the most outstanding off-the-field and community efforts.Īccording to the Lions’ official press release, Stafford was nominated for several reasons.

While this hasn’t been a career year for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on the field, his efforts off the field has resulted in national recognition.

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