The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing financial grants and 'pro bono' medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions. The GGAF's mission is to assist dire need retired NFL players who were pioneers of the game and who have greatly contributed to the NFL's status as the most popular sport in America. GGAF provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, transportation costs for medical evaluations and surgeries, housing assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication, and coordination of services for food, automotive payments and childcare. In select theaters beginning August 23, 2013. Visit http://www.screenvision.com/cinema-events/the-united-states-of-football/ for tickets and theater information. The United States of Football is a must-see documentary that explores the cumulative effect of repetitive trauma in America's Game from Pee Wees to the pros. Fans and parents of young players can follow a father's quest for an answer to the question, "Should my kid play?" From Bountygate to the challenges faced in youth leagues by shortfalls in knowledge or funding, Emmy-winning Filmmaker Sean Pamphilon takes a tough look at what will be needed in order to save the players as well as the sport we love. Featuring Bob Costas, Mike Ditka, Kyle Turley, Jim Brown, Chris Henry, Malcolm Gladwell, James Harrison. http://theusof.com/

• published: 26 Aug 2013
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