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Buc-pacKs FOr BacK-TO-schOOlIn its ninth year, the Foundation’s Back-to-School program donated Buccaneers backpacks filled with school supplies to 26 different nonprofit organizations throughout Hillsborough, Lake, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Orange, Sarasota and Seminole counties. Children and representatives from each organization were invited to Buccaneers training camp to watch the team’s morning practice and participate in on-field football drills before receiving the backpacks. A total of 15,500 school bags have been given away to date. recipient organizations included the Ymca, nfl Yet centers and the Youth development foundation.

In 2009, the Glazer Family Foundation commemorated its tenth year of assisting charitable and educational causes in West Central Florida. The Foundation aids not-for-profit organizations that work with youth and families to help identify and create programs which support positive social and economic development within the community.

The Glazers, who own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, established the Foundation in 1999. Since that time, the Glazer Family Foundation has given millions of dollars in programs, grants, tickets and merchandise to the Tampa Bay area. Most recently, the Foundation donated $5 million toward the construction of a new children’s museum in downtown Tampa, which will open on September 25, 2010 and be named the Glazer Children’s Museum. Visit www.GlazerFamilyFoundation.org.

Glazer FamIly FOunDatIOn

cOllecTiOn DriVesduring the 2009 regular season, the glazer family foundation teamed up with Buccaneers fans from the Bay area to support charitable causes through gameday collection drives. Before five different home games, fans donated a variety of items including canned food, school supplies and toys to help those less fortunate.

military Supply drive• to benefit Support Our Troops and U.S. armed forces overseasSchool Supply drive• to benefit Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools and Oasis Network of Tampa BayRaymond James’ “Sack hunger” drive• to benefit America’s second harvest, metropolitan ministries, tampa Jewish family Services and Trinity CaféToys for Tots drive• to benefit underprivileged children through the Toys for Tots programPet Supply drive• to benefit the Humane Societies of Hillsborough and Pinellas

GranT prOGrameach year, the foundation awards grants totaling more than $50,000 to West Central Florida programs focused on the health, safety, recreation and education of disadvantaged youth. Twice each year – once during training camp and once at the conclusion of the season – Foundation co-president darcie glazer kassewitz holds a grant presentation cer-emony and roundtable discussion with the grant recipients to further discuss the variety of challenges that nonprofit organizations face and ways in which the charities can work together to continue to make an impact. In 2009, 12 nonprofit organizations received grants through the biannual program.

cheerinG yOu On!The Cheering You On! program is an ongoing initiative to brighten the day of children recovering from sickness and injury throughout West Central Florida. The program provides all pediatric patients admitted to seven area hospitals with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers stuffed teddy bear and activity book. In 2009, the Foundation distributed more than 39,000 bears and books to youth throughout West Central Florida. Since the program’s inception, over 325,000 have been donated to local children to raise their spirits.

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maKe reaDinG yOur GOalLast summer, the Foundation continued its reading program, which provided area chil-dren with a free Buccaneer bookmark when they checked out a book from their local public libraries. Over the past ten years, the Foundation has provided over two million bookmarks to libraries throughout nine counties. The bookmarks, which highlight a dif-ferent Buccaneer player on each successive bookmark, have featured CB Ronde Barber, wr michael clayton, rB carnell williams and former Buccaneer fB mike alstott, among other players.

GameDay FOr KiDsduring each nfl season, the foundation hosts 100 gameday for kids (formerly Youth with promise) at all Buccaneers home games. more than 10,000 youth representing over 100 organizations from the Bay area have been rewarded with free game tickets, food and battle flags. They receive this privilege based on achieving goals of incentive programs implemented by community agencies. In 2009, 22 groups attended Buccaneers home games through this foundation initiative.

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VisiOn prOGramIn 2009, the Foundation announced its latest initia-tive to enhance the health and education of children throughout West Central Florida: the Glazer Family foundation Vision mobile. the Vision mobile is an extension of the Vision Program, a health initiative to provide local schoolchildren with an opportunity to have vision problems identified. From 2006-2009, the Foundation annually donated screening equipment to two county school systems within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ market: Hillsborough and pinellas (2006), pasco and sarasota (2007), orange and osceola (2008) and manatee and polk (2009). the Vision mobile travels throughout the eight counties to provide comprehensive vision exams and prescription glasses to children at no charge. It is the Foundation’s goal to not only provide these services to children who cannot see clearly, but to those who would not otherwise have access to the exams or be able to afford new glasses. throughout 2010, the Vision mobile will provide eye examinations and glasses to 1,500 disadvantaged children in west central florida.

hOliDay shOppinG spreeIn 2009, Glazer Family Foundation and the Buccaneers Women’s Organization teamed up to host the annual Holiday Shopping Spree. over 250 disadvantaged youth from six organizations had the chance to select clothing and necessities for the holiday season with the help of Glazer Family Foundation and Buccaneers staff, Captain Fear, Cheerleaders and the Women’s Organization. Since 2000, the Glazer Family Foundation has hosted an annual event to provide a happy holiday season for needy children throughout Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay spOrTs cOmmissiOnIn 2009, the Foundation donated $62,000 to the Tampa Bay Sports Commission for its support of amateur athletic activities in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The Foundation donates this fixed sum fol-lowing each season and has contributed a total of $945,500 to the Commission. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission uses the funds to sup-port its annual events, including all-star football, soccer and basketball games for Bay-area children, as well as its local High School Football Combine, which has helped more than 100 area high school athletes earn college scholarships throughout the last four years.

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In the cOmmunItyThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers remained champions in the community during the 2009 season. Buccaneers players, coaches, front office staff and their fami-lies were involved in community appearances, partnerships with nonprofit organizations, chari-table donations, outreach programs, and NFL and youth football initiatives throughout the year. The Buccaneers hosted events such as Fan Fest and the official kickoff party to provide Bay area fans with the opportunity to interact with their favorite Buccaneers in an up-close-and-personal setting, and welcomed thousands of children and families to home games at Raymond James Stadium through its outreach initiatives. Gameday ticket programs, Rookie Club, Student Advisory Board, Women’s Organization, and the team’s holiday programs are just a few examples of the many ways that the Buccaneers gave back in 2009.

tIcKet prOGrams

At every Tampa Bay Buccaneers home game, players, coaches and the General manager host a number of charitable groups and school children. These special guests are part of the Buccaneers’ ticket programs, which provide participants with front-row end-zone seats, custom t-shirts and the opportunity to be featured as a group on BucVision throughout the game. .

The 2009 Buccaneers ticket program included Aqib’s Corners (Cornerback Aqib talib), Barrett’s Backers (linebacker Barrett ruud), cadillac’s kids (running Back carnell williams), clayton’s comrades (wide receiver michael clayton), davin’s dream team (guard davin Joseph), dominik’s den (general manager mark dominik), faine’s

family (center Jeff faine), freeman’s front line (quarterback Josh freeman), glazer family foundation (gameday for kids), graham’s go-getters (running Back earnest graham), kellen’s krewe (tight end kellen winslow), penn’s pals (tackle donald penn), raheem’s dreams (head coach raheem morris), student advisory Board, sims’ swagg soldiers (defensive tackle ryan sims), and stylez’ shining stars (defensive end stylez g. white).

Ticket program recipients cheer on the Buccaneers from the front two rows of the endzone at Raymond James Stadium.

WOmen’s OrGanIzatIOn

The Buccaneers Women’s Organization consists of wives, fiancées and girlfriends of Buccaneers players, coaches and front-office staff members. Throughout the year, the Women’s Organization participates in charitable functions and community service projects in the Bay area.

In 2009, the Women’s Organization partnered with the Glazer Family Foundation to host the annual Holiday Shopping Spree for 250 underprivileged youth in the Bay

area. The Organization members also sorted food at metropolitan

ministries during the thanksgiving season and teamed up with the wives of the Tampa Bay Rays for the inaugural “Clash of the Cleats” softball fundraiser to benefit local charities. Other past initiatives have included hosting a Fall Festival for underprivileged children at Raymond James Stadium, reading to elementary school students and stuffing stockings for youth in need during the holidays.

Women’s Organization members competed against the wives of the Tampa Bay Rays in the inaugural “Clash of the Cleats” fundraiser in 2009.

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rOOKIe club

The Buccaneers Rookie Club was established in 2001 as a way to help the Buccaneers’ rookie class learn more about their new community while being involved in charitable appearances throughout the season. The program provides positive experiences for the newest Buccaneers to get to know each other while supporting worthwhile causes in West Central Florida.

In 2009, the Rookie Club hosted a bowling outing for youngsters in foster care, took the Boys & girls club of Central Florida on a trip to SeaWorld and vo lun tee red a t t he fami ly se rv i ces and after school programs at metropolitan ministries, a faith-based commu-nity support organiza-tion. The Rookie Club also visited patients at All Children’s Hospital in december and sang holiday carols for resi-dents of Westminster Palms Retirement Home. The Buccaneers Rookie Club singing carols to residents at Westminster Palms retire-

ment home in December of 2009.

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during the 1999 offseason, the Buccaneers community relations department formed the inaugural student advisory Board (saB). while this team of 40 moti-vated high schoolers may not appear on the roster, the SAB is an integral part of the Buccaneers’ community outreach efforts. The Buccaneers created this council, comprised of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, in an effort to bring together intelligent and motivated students to perform community service projects, create Buccaneers spirit in their schools and develop leadership skills in preparation for continuing education. Along with participating in monthly meetings and volunteer programs, Board members work as customer service representatives for Buccaneers home games at Raymond James Stadium to greet fans as they prepare to cheer on their favorite team.

This school year, SAB members have participated in a beach cleanup at fort desoto park, facilitated the St. Petersburg CARE Fest city beautifica-tion program and assisted at metropolitan ministries’ Hol iday Food in i t i a t i ve. members also played an inte-gral role at Buccaneers com-munity events including the “day of giving”, “halloween Celebration” and “Turkey Time with the O-line.”

Student Advisory Board mem-bers after a park cleanup, one of the many community service projects they par-ticipated in throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

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hallOWeen celebratIOn

In 2009, the Buccaneers and Publix hosted the second annual Halloween Celebration for disadvantaged youth. over 650 children joined the Buccaneers’ rookie class, cheerleaders and Captain Fear for a night of fun and games at the Lowry Park Zoo. Buccaneers volunteers lead youth through haunted houses and took part in arts and crafts, a costume contest, rides and more. Children from participating nonprofit organizations included Big Brothers/Big sisters, the Boys & girls clubs of tampa Bay and the Ymca. this was the second year in a row that the Buccaneers and Publix teamed up to provide a spe-cial Halloween experience for those less fortunate.

buccaneers Day OF GIVInG

in december of 2009, the Buccaneers surprised 30 fam-ilies with holiday presents, Publix and Hess gift cards, Buccaneers game tickets, a shopping spree and more during the third annual “Buccaneers day of giving.” the families, selected by local nonprofit agencies, reported to One Buccaneer Place under the impression they were receiving a tour of the team’s headquarters. Buccaneers players, cheerleaders and Captain Fear revealed the true reason behind the visit during a surprise assembly in the team’s auditorium before bussing the group to a nearby retail store for the spending spree.

turKey tIme WIth the O-lIne

In 2009, Buccaneers offensive linemen teamed up to purchase 600 meals for disadvantaged families in the Tampa Bay area for the team’s third annual “Turkey Time with the O-Line” drive at One Buccaneer

Place. Sponsored by the team’s offensive l ine, the Buccaneers’ practice facility was transformed into a fully functional drive-up service for the families to receive their

meals. Buccaneers players, cheerleaders and staff distributed full Thanksgiving meals to families selected by the United Way of Tampa Bay. Over the past three years, “Turkey Time with the O-Line” has provided more than 1,600 needy households with a warm meal during the holidays.

lace It up FOr KIDs

In 2009, the Buccaneers helped kick off the school year right for over 500 local youth with the inaugural “lace it up for kids” shoe giveaway. linebacker quincy Black, running back/kick returner Clifton Smith, cheerleaders and Captain Fear hosted a kickoff event at a local retail store to help 80 at-risk children select brand new shoes purchased by the Buccaneers. Following the event, the Buccaneers supplied over 400 additional children with gift cards to purchase a new pair of shoes for the school year. in total, over 500 children obtained a new pair of shoes through the program.