A Super Bowl Blessing: Former NFL Star Warrick Dunn's New Mission is Helping Single Parents Achieve First-Time Homeownership

After unexpectedly losing his single mother, 18-year-old Warrick Dunn knew it was his mission to take care of himself and his five siblings. This courageous leadership, and his innate talent, took Dunn to Florida State University where he broke multiple records as a member of their storied football program. After being drafted into the NFL in the first round, Dunn continued to define his legacy, winning the title of Rookie of the Year and remaining one of the all-time highest yard-earning running backs in NFL history throughout his 12 seasons.

After retiring from the sport, Dunn began Warrick Dunn Charities, a non-profit that, among its many efforts, hosts a program called Homes for the Holidays. This program is designed to assist single-parent families on their journey to homeownership…a dream inspired by Dunn's mother's passion. The program has existed for years, and it's most recent milestone lands just in time for the Los Angeles-based Super Bowl. "Since football has given me the platform to make this program a reality, it felt appropriate to deliver this 200th surprise in Los Angeles the week of the 'big game,' with the eyes of the world watching," said Warrick Dunn.

We are so moved by Warrick's life and legacy of love, and are inspired to go forth, be a light, and move humanity forward. To read more about Warrick Dunn Charities and this Super Bowl-inspired story, go to PRNewswire.