theres tons of White players that reach out for the community that is rarely spoken of. I hope Jon Stinchcomb wins the 2008 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.
He is one of 32 finalist.
A sixth-year veteran, Stinchcomb has annually taken a lead role as Saints players branch out weekly into local hospitals. His efforts have centered around lengthy stays in the pediatric and chemotherapy wards at Children's Hospital of New Orleans and Ochsner Hospital.
He also spearheaded the creation of the "OL 4 NO" - Offensive Line For New Orleans - Youth Football Camp in the offseason. Free of charge, the camp was run by the entire offensive line for children from the New Orleans area. The group has also purchased 225 bicycles for Christmas and will distribute them to underprivileged children.
When not visiting hospitals, Stinchcomb can be found in local schools on Tuesdays. He is particularly dedicated to educational causes - his mother was a school teacher, he graduated from Georgia with a degree in microbiology. His wife, Allison, is a teacher in a local high school.
As part of the First Bank and Trust Character Now Program, he visits local high schools - stressing the importance of education, integrity, and building a good character - and as part of the Domino's Literacy Program he reads to children and drives home the importance of education at local elementary and middle schools.
"Jon has concentrated on making his adopted hometown of New Orleans a better place," said Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. "Tuesdays are his day off, but it's rare when he isn't out in the community. His character and sense of purpose make him a role model for young people. This is a responsibility he takes seriously, and this award is well deserved."
Spends his days off helping the community. Hes been doing this for years and no one has mentioned squat until now and I don't think he cares if it ever got mentioned. People like him do things out of the kindness of their heart, not because they want to look like they are good people to the public. Even though he wouldnt care if he got the award or not, id like to see him get it.