When Warrick Dunn entered the NFL in 1997, he decided he was going to spend a lot of his money on houses. But his goal wasn't to end up on MTV Cribs.No, Dunn's goal was to spend money buying houses for families like his own, with a single parent struggling to keep a roof over the kids' heads. So Dunn started the Warrick Dunn Foundation, which purchases houses for single parents.
Dunn's foundation recently purchased a house for Shawn Palic and her three children. It's the 86th home his foundation has purchased.
Dunn tells the Tampa Tribune:
"Each time is different, but it never gets old,'' said Dunn, the former Florida State University standout who was released by the Bucs in a February veteran purge following his second stint in Tampa. "To see the tears of joy, that's why we do this. It's great to reward someone who works hard, to be able to bring about a life-changing situation and give the family something to be proud of. Now they have a place to feel safe and secure – a place they can call home.''Dunn says he's not sure if he's going to retire or try to play in 2009. But whether he's done playing football or not, he's definitely not done making a difference.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-19-2009 @ 4:42PM
Havok said...
What a wonderful thing to do. He's a great example and made a difference for a lot of people. Two thumbs up, Warrick!!
Reply
5-19-2009 @ 5:51PM
Townsends said...
ofcourse this kind of news gets no responses at all.....go figure!~ Kudos to the great WARRICK DUNN
Reply
5-19-2009 @ 8:46PM
buddzkmk420 said...
Warrick Dunn, not only are you a hell of a running back and team leader, you are a great role model for kids, something that is hard to come by now in the NFL. Kudos to you my friend
Reply
6-24-2009 @ 10:22AM
bucsfaninsc said...
Warrick is & always has been a real CLASS ACT!!!
Reply
6-25-2009 @ 12:38AM
graass29 said...
Dunn has been my favorite player since 2002 once i started following football he's like emmitt smith no showboating just a down to earth normal person 2 thumbs up man
Reply
6-25-2009 @ 2:01AM
luckydubey2000 said...
if more pro football,basketball,baseball hockey multi million dallors players do what you have done it will make a differance in so manny lives thankyou for what you have done we need more people like you
Reply