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Chiefs WR Jon Baldwin visits S.P.E.A.K program

KC Chiefs WR Jon Baldwin visited the S.P.E.A.K program in Pittsburgh last summer and it sparked his interest in working with autistic children.  The S.P.E.A.K. Summer Program (Summer Program Educating Autistic Kids), sponsored by the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, provides a safe and healthy environment for autistic children between the ages of 5 and 21. The program provides autistic youth with social interaction, recreation and community skills that help children manage their disability. Students participate in art and music therapy, speech and language therapy, and recreational activities that include swimming, hiking, basketball, and bowling. Students also learn valuable life skills applicable to their ages. They participate in Community Based Instruction that focuses on teaching these life skills in the natural environment, the community. Such skills include how to purchase an item in a store, dine out at restaurants, and take public transportation in the Pittsburgh area. Students are placed in classrooms with no more than eight other students. Each class is managed by two certified teachers or instructional assistants.

Pat Sims Biz Plan program

Pat Sims Impact Players- On Tuesday November 16th, Bengals DT Pat Sims visited the female scholars of Boys Hope Girls Hope in Cincinnati. Pat challenged the scholars to come up with a business plan, and start a business before they graduate from high school. The ladies came up with a plan that would help pay for all of their college expenses.

Channel 9 coverage of Frostee's Challenge

Frostee's Challenge

Hours after playing and starting vs the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, Bengals DE Frostee Rucker hosted two bus loads of students(70 kids) at Paul Brown Stadium for a tour of the facility and lunch on the field.  This was a reward for the students for winning Frostees Challenge, a clothing drive to support the Salvation Army.  The students at Oak Hills High School collected over of 26,000 items of clothes in two weeks.  112 homerooms competed in the challenge.  This is the second clothing drive that Frostee has hosted for the Salvation Army.  Click here for Channel 5 News coverage of the event

Bengals DB Johnathan Joseph helps library raise money

Bengals DB Johnathan Joseph was the celebrity guest at the Indian Hill Primary School Book Fair on Tuesday, November 2.  J Joe signed autographs and took pictures with kids and their parents as they shopped for books.  The school was so appreciative of Johnathan's help that they vowed to donate a portion of the money raised to a charity of Johnathan's choice.

Bengals DT Pat Sims visits student as part of reward program

Bengals DT Pat Sims visits Montgomery Elementary School as a part of his Impact Players progam.  Students had to reach 150 stars in order to have a class pizza party with Pat.  The stars are earned by having good work ethic and good behavior.   If the students get up to 250 stars, they will get to attend their first Bengals football game, tickets provided by Pat Sims. 

Frostee's Challenge

Bengals DE Frostee Rucker took his clothing drive to support the Salvation Army to Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati.  Oak Hill's 112 homeroom classes will compete against each other to see who collects the most clothes.  The winners will get a tour of Paul Brown Stadium, hosted by Frostee, on a Tuesday in November and a catered lunch afterwards.

Bengals DT Pat Sims hosts BHGH

Cincinnati Bengals DT Pat Sims hosted 20 scholars from Cincinnati's Boys Hope Girls Hope at PBS for the Bengals vs Bucs game.  This was an incentive for the students from the Pats Sims Impact Players program.  Boys Hope Girls Hope mission statement reads:  "Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered homes, opportunities, and education through college."  Stay tuned for more from Pat Sims partnership with BHGH.

Bengals DB Johnathan Joseph hosts Cornerstone Equity residents

Bengals DB Johnathan Joseph hosted 20 residents and workers from the Cornerstone Equity project, last Sunday at PBS for the Tampa Bay Bucs game.  Cornerstone Renter Equity is an innovative alternative to renting and owning that enables low-income families to improve their housing and earn financial assets by participating in management and maintenance of their housing. Very low-income families are able to develop financial resilience and plan for the future. Resident participation in housing management and maintenance improves the attractiveness, safety and financial performance of affordable housing and attracts additional investment to the neighborhood.

Bengals DT Pat Sims partners with Boys Hope Girls Hope

CIncinnati Bengals DT Pat Sims takes his Impact Players program to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati to inspire the scholars to think big.  The students recieved notebooks and backpacks during the month of September, and they can earn game tickets for getting involved in community projects.  During the month of October, the scholars will participate in a business plan competition.  They have one month to think of business they would like to start one day, and then put that plan to paper.  During the months of November and December, Pat will partner with local companies to help provide upgrades to the scholars living quarters, such as new TVs and computers so that the students can better enjoy their free time on the weekends.

2nd Annual Gardner School Visit

Jockbiz made it's 2nd Annual visit to The Gardner School on Monday July 26. Kids ranging 6 weeks to 5yrs attend this school. We played games of Duck Duck Goose and let the kids try on game worn NFL jerseys. Fun times, cool school. Thanks to Jennifer Drabek for setting this up again. Check out their website at www.thegardnerschool.com

Jockbiz Parent/Teacher Appreciation Night Out

Parent/Teacher Night at Embers(Cincinnati)... If you are a parent/teacher of an autistic child and would like to attend this event, contact John@Jockbiz.com.  Details are as follows, Monday August 2, 6-8pm, come mingle with other parents and teachers while enjoying food and drinks provided by the Jockgive Foundation. Space is limited so please RSVP before July 23rd.

Interview with Skinnypost.com about Jockbiz/Jockgive Foundation

John Thornton Interview - Bowling for Autism!! from Skinnypost on Vimeo.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon and Cooper Tires

Congratulations to Colts WR Pierre Garcon and Cooper Tires for striking a deal for the 2010 football season.  We will post more details as they become final, but as of now, we can report that Pierre will be shooting a comercial and Cooper Tires will be making a generous donation to Pierre's foundation efforts that support his homeland of Haiti.  Final financial details will be hammered out soon.  Jockbiz, agent Brad Cicala, and Rob Wildman of Cooper Tires....job well done. 

8th Annual Bowling for Autism a success

Jockbiz wants to thank all of those who helped make the 8th Annual Bowling for Autism event a huge success.  Money raised will go to fund the Jockbiz "Teacher Appreciation Night" in early August.  Check back in with Jockbiz.com for details.

Thank You!

Springer School End of Year Student Celebration Day

Jockbiz was proud to be the guest speakers at the Springer School Student Celebration Day.  We tossed the football around with the boys and girls, then went inside and talked about setting goals and having fun in school.  Springer School and Center is the only school in the region whose program is devoted entirely to the education of children with learning disabilities. 

JT goes OT with Rookies

Former Bengal and current Director of Pro Development, John Thornton, is used to donating his time around Cincinnati. On Thursday night after dinner the former Bengals defensive tackle is going to do it right in the team room at Paul Brown Stadium when he speaks to the rookie draft class gathering for its first meeting.

Thornton bumped into Marvin Lewis at a charity event about a week ago and his old coach extended the invitation. He knows why Lewis did it. After six seasons with the Bengals and 10 in an NFL career that ended after the 2009 season, Thornton was the consummate pro.  To read more of this story, click here...

Rockdale Academy

Jockbiz adopted Mrs. Franklin's 1st grade class at Rockdale Academy for the holiday season.  The children were treated to a pizza party at Chi-nnati's Pizza and were each given a toy for xmas.  10 yr NFL Veteran(Bengals/Patriots), Artrell Hawkins spoke to the children and helped hand out pizza.  View photos here.

Jockbiz Pittsburgh- Multiplication Bee

On October 1, 2009 Lafayette Elementary School held a Multiplication Bee. The Multiplication Bee was an incentive program for 4th grade students who are focusing on improving their math skills and academic achievement. The students practiced for weeks to prepare for the Multiplication Bee. Every student who entered the Multiplication Bee was a winner for trying and putting forth their best effort. Jockbiz donated fully loaded bookbags for the male and female winners of the Multiplication Bee. Winners: Myrical and Josh

Frostee Rucker's Clothing Drive

Cincinnati Bengal Frostee Rucker supported the Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati today with an event at the Pro Shop, Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati Ohio. Jockbiz was proud to coordinate the event for Frostee. Founder and CEO John Thornton estimated that over 150 bags of clothes were collected. Cincinnati Bengal teammates Chase Coffman, Dhani Jones, Rey Maualuga, Shayne Graham and Keith Rivers joined in by donating clothing of their own, as well as, signing autographs for the fans.

Bengals TE Reggie Kelly speaks to children

Bengals TE Reggie Kelly spoke to the children at Kings Jr High about the potential they have in life. After talking to them, Reggie served the kids pizza.

Jockbiz, Mike Logan, and Jerome Bettis hold a Toy Drive

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis and Mike Logan held a Toy Drive at The Jerome Bettis Grille on Thursday, December 17th. The toys went to local children in need.

Pat Sims Impact Players

Bengals DT Pat Sims encourages children to be impact players in the classroom and in the community.

Frostee's Thanksgiving Shopping Spree

Bengals DE Frostee Rucker hosts events in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are to benefit the lives of the those in need.  Frostee hosted families for a Thanksgiving shopping spree at the Hyde Park Kroger.  Families met Frostee and received Kroger gift cards to fill their carts up with food for the holidays.  Check out the Bengals.com article on this event.  View photo gallery here.

Antwan's All-Stars-Ticket Giveaway

Bengals DE Antwan Odom may be out for the season on the injured reserved list, but he is still making an impact in the community. Antwan donated his suite at Paul Brown Stadium to children at the Avondale Boys and Girls Club to attend the Bengals v Lions game. It was the first Bengals game for many of the kids, and they had a good time. One kid even called his mom from the suite and asked if he could spend the night. Thanks Antwan.