July 17, 2010

Donald Driver

Donald Driver joined Edgar Bennett to make a stop at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison to work out with kids as part of an initiative to fight childhood obesity. Physicians Plus Insurance put on its annual Green and Gold Training Camp, which is part of the "Go! Get Out!" Event for Kids series.

Driver also took a few minutes to talk football and the team's high expectations for this upcoming season!

 

 

 

 

 

July 11, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 8, 2010

 

June 30, 2010

The Donald Driver Foundation recently launched a new design to it's website. The new look features multimedia from Donald's charitable efforts as well as an expanded view of what the foundation is doing in the community. The new design also allows those in the community to easily make a donation inside the webpage.

www.donalddriverfoundation.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 7, 2010

Donald made an appearance at the Cops N' Kids Reading Center in Racine, WI, where he read his children's books and signed copies for kids in attendance. The Cops N' Kids Reading center strives to improve the reading skills of at-risk children by introducing them to reading. Afterwards, Donald spent time with Racine community members at S.C Johnson's Wingspread Center where he gave a talk about education and how Cops N' Kids Reading Center is a great investment in the future of the community.

June 6, 2010

The final score of the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game presented by Kwik Trip really didn't matter, as their were many winners on gameday. The 3rd Annual Softball game hosted by Driver featured many of his Green Bay Packers teammates, all whom had a lot of fun, while raised money for the Donald Driver Foundation. The Driver Foundation raises money for the Donald Driver Foundation, which helps homeless families and disadvantaged youth.

"I always tell people I don't want to be known for what I do on the field," said Driver, who pitched the offense to a 30-18 win before a crowd of 7,162. "This is what I do off the field. I'm a normal person. I like to have fun and I love to enjoy the fans."

The big crowd got a chance to watch some of their favorite players such as Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Grant, Clay Matthews, James Jones and JerMichael Finley to name a few.

 

June 5, 2010

Donald Driver was recently featured in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. Columnist Lori Nickel touches on Driver's community work, charitable foundation and marketing over the past few years.

Packers' Driver determined to give back

 

June 2, 2010

Donald visited Piggly Wiggly in Menasha, WI where he greeted store customers as well as signed copies of both Quickie Makes the Team and Quickie Handles a Loss. You can find both of Donald's children's books at stores like Piggly Wiggly, Barnes & Noble and Goodwill. You can also get them here on DonaldDriver80.com

May 28, 2010

Donald DriverDonald spent time visiting Woodfield school in Waterford, WI on behalf of Goodwill's Packer Up promotion. Woodfield students beat the other 378 participating Wisconsin schools by donating 34,794 items to Goodwill, more than 3,000 more than the next closest school.

Donald took time to read his children's books to students in attendance, signed a few autographs and left students with a smile.

 

 

 

 

May 26, 2010

Ever dream about what it would be like to be on the same field as Donald Driver and your favorite Green Bay Packers? Now is your chance to experience it first hand. At the 3rd Annual Donald Driver Softball Game presented by Kwik Trip, fans have the opportunity to play alongside Packers all while supporting the Donald Driver Foundation. In the game's special "Pay to Play" auction, the winner will receive the following:

- Playing Spot in the Packers Offense vs. Defense Game

-Playing Spot with the Packers vs. Sponsor team

-Your Own Jersey

- 4 Tickets for Family to come watch you play

http://tinyurl.com/36d3sg3 - eBay link to "Play to Play Contest"

 

All Proceeds Benefit the Donald Driver Foundation

Call 414.727.3600 for more information

 

 

 

 

May 14, 2010

Donald Driver started his annual Donald Driver Foundation Celebrity Week in Houston as always with his golf outing. A full field was on hand to participate, including fellow Packer teammate Aaron Rodgers, popular R&B singer Brian McKnight and actor Phil Morris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 15, 2010

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February 8, 2010

Donald DriverBook author and Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver recently teamed up with M&I Bank in Milwaukee to donate over 1,000 copies of his two childrens books to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee.

To see Donald's post event interview, click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 5, 2010

Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Donald Driver will be featured in advertisements for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation promoting the use of seat belts.

Driver is featured in television and radio commercials that will be unveiled throughout the year.

Press Release

Wisconsin DOT - Zero In Wisconsin

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 3, 2010

For the sixth consecutive season, Donald Driver has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. Driver needs only 4 yards to hit 1,000 heading into the Packers regular season finale. Aaron Rodgers didn't waste any time get Driver to this milestone, as they connected for a 14 yard gain on the first play of the game.

Donald also surpassed 9,000 yards receiving for his career, which ranks 2nd in Packers franchise history.

 

December 27, 2009

ddWith a convincing 48-10 victory against the Seattle Seahawks, the Green Bay Packers clinched a NFC Playoff berth at Lambeau Field.

The Packers return to the playoffs after a 1 year absence and will either face the Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys or even possibly the Minnesota Vikings the weekend of January 9th.

For the updated playoff scenario's, click here.

 

 

 

 

November 26, 2009

Donald Driver celebrated his Thanksgiving with a 34-12 victory over the Detroit Lions. Donald finished the day with 7 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, earning him the "Galloping Gobbler Award" that the FOX Sports broadcast team annually presents to the Thanksgiving player of the game.

With his strong performance on Thanksgiving, Donald ranks 3rd in the NFC in receiving yards (845) and on pace for yet another 1,000 yard receiving season. Donald also broke the Packers' franchise record for season with 50 receptions or more. With his 7 receptions against the Lions, Donald now has 8 seasons of 50+ receptions.

Click Here to View Highlights of the Game

 

 

November 23, 2009

Donald Driver has released children's book number two, Quickie Handles a Loss, just in time for the holidays. Inspired by Donald's bedtime story telling with his two children, the book is about a little boy, Quickie, with illustrations based on Donald's son Cristian, dealing wtih a friend moving away.

The book is available in our Shop here. Autographed copies are available as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 8, 2009

 

Donald recorded his 4th touchdown of the year on a 32 yard pass from Aaron Rodgers in the first half of the Packers game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Donald finished the game with 4 catches for 71 yards, giving him 613 yards, which ranks 3rd in the NFC through Week 9 of the NFL season. Donald also ranks 1st in the NFC in catches over 20 yards.

 

Click Here to See the TD

 

 

 

 

 

October 25, 2009Mr. Packer

After breaking the record for most receptions in franchise history, FOX featured Donald's key career stats and where they rank in Packers history.

Besides his franchise record for receptions, Donald ranks 2nd in receiving yards and 6th in Packer history with 45 career touchdowns.

Donald also continues his consecutive games with a catch treak at 121 games and counting.

 

 

 

October 23, 2009

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle recently wrote a feature article on Lammi Sports Management exclusive client Donald Driver. The article was titled "Drive to give back has made Driver a hero". McClain touches on Driver's younger years growing up living in and out of a U-Haul and his journey from Milby High School, to becoming an NFL Pro Bowl Receiver to giving back to the community.

October 18, 2009

On the Packers' second possession in the first quarter, Donald Driver set the all time reception mark in Green Bay Packers history with 596 catches, surpassing Packer Legend Sterling Sharpe. With 7 receptions and 107 yards, Donald led the Packers offense in route to a 26-0 win over the Detroit Lions.

See a video of Donald's record breaking day!

 

September 14, 2009

While Donald Driver is now only 15 receptions from breaking Sterling Sharpe's all time Packers' franchise record with 595 receptions, Driver passed another Green Bay receiving milestone. Donald's 14-yard reception on Green Bay’s second drive in the season opener made him the third Packer with 8,000 yards receiving, joining James Lofton and Sterling Sharpe.

Driver started the season needing just 19 receptions to break Sharpe's record and with 4 receptions in the Packerskers 2009 season opening victory, Donald remains 15 away from achieving yet another Packer record.

June 29, 2009

Donald Driver recently hosted his 7th Annual Wisconsin Golf Classic at the Bog just outside of Milwaukee. A full field of players, enjoyed 18 holes of challenging golf, dinner and a live auction that all supported the Donald Driver Foundation. The team of Mike Stefan, Kieth Burg, Scott Doro and Tom Beaudry were this year's champions, posting a score of 60 (12-under). Congratulations to them and a thank you to all who came out to support the Donald Driver Foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

June 14, 2009

 

A crowd of 4,580 was on hand to support the Donald Driver Foundation as well as watch their favorite Packer players play in the annual Donald Driver Softball Game. As always, the game pitted the Packers' Offense against the Packers' Defense, ending in a 35-35 “tie”.

The Donald Driver Foundation also made check presentations to Goodwill Industries and Special Olympics Wisconsin. “When you have a cause that touches your heart, then you go out there and you try to do everything in your power to make sure it’s successful,” said game host Donald Driver.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Green Bay Press Gazette

 

 

May 9, 2009

Donald DriverDonald Driver recently spoke to members of the Wisconsin Credit Union League in Milwaukee at their 75th annual convention. Donald was featured at the convention's "Platinum Closing" feature, where he offered personal insights on teamwork, hard work and beating life's challenges.

Donald also signed copies of his children's book, Quickie Makes the Team, for members of the Credit Union League.

 

 

 

 

 

April 1, 2009

Donald Driver Metro ParentDonald Driver was recently featured on the front cover of Metroparent magazine.  In the feature article, Donald shares his rough childhood experiences as well as his road to success. He discusses the hardwork it took to get where he is today and the role that his family plays in his life.  Donald and wife Betina also give readers insight on how they raise their two children Cristian and Christian.

The article also promotes Donald's KIDSfest and Baby Expo appearance on April 18th at the Wisconsin Exposition Center in Milwaukee, reading his new children’s book, Quickie Makes the Team.  Inspired by the bedtime stories he told his children, Donald encourages all children to be whatever they want to be.  To see a www.donalddriverfoundation.com

 

 

 

 

February 11, 2009

Donald Driver recently appeared at the Open House for Goodwill's Workforce Connection Center in Milwaukee. Donald joined Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to participate in the ribbon cutting for the new facility.

Goodwill's Workforce Connection Centers are designed to assist people within the community with self directed job search and employed related activities.

 

January 26, 2009

Donald Driver, along with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, are excited to announce the return of the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game to Time Warner Cable Field.  In a press conference held, Driver announced the game will be played on Sunday, June 14th at Time Warner Cable Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Appleton, WI . 

The event will feature Donald Driver and members of the Green Bay Packers in a home run derby followed by the softball game matching the Packers offense against the Packers defense.  Proceeds from the entertaining & high energy event will benefit the Donald Driver Foundation, whose mission is to help homeless families and address the issues concerning a lack of quality education in some communities. 

Individual tickets will go on sale at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Friday, March 13th at 10am.  Tickets will start at $10 per general admission grass seat, $20 per reserved seat and $30 per box seat.  Fans will be able to purchase tickets at the Timber Rattlers box office, online at www.timberrattlers.com or by calling (920)733-4152. Sponsorships are available by contacting Lammi Sports Management at (414)727-3600.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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