Book 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.
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.
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
With 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donald 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 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.