Greg Jennings: Vikings wide receiver and philanthropist
Unlike a football, Greg Jennings says “your education is something nobody can ever take away from you.” He’s has hauled in a lot of footballs this season with 598 yards and four touchdowns but defenders in the NFL can take that away. “Once you’ve educated yourself,” Jennings told me, “you get something that’s apart of you, it can’t be removed from you”.
Nov 30, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Ben Benwikere (25) forces a fumble on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings (15) during the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
This season, the Greg Jennings Foundation is partnering with FantasyHub to raise funds for the foundation, which donates funding towards youth and education in Minnesota and Michigan. In a one day fantasy league taking place this weekend, Ebony Jennings, program director of the Foundation said they hope to raise about $5,000.
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell is also participating and which is why the Greg Jennings Foundation and FantasyHub chose this week. Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater also promoted the game this week on Twitter by tweeting
Jennings has been active on Twitter promoting his partnership with FantasyHub.
Drafting for your teams in my 1 Day league is now open!! If you haven't signed up yet, do it now! We're almost full! pic.twitter.com/1MQrBEM82J
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) December 9, 2014
Prizes of winning the fantasy league include Vikings tickets and a call from Greg Jennings.
Celebrate today's win & WIN a SIGNED JERSEY, 2 TIX to our last home game, & a PERSONAL PHONE CALL from me! Here: http://t.co/Av1cwbelBA
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) December 7, 2014
Jennings’ work towards providing funding for youth and education is a breath of fresh air with so much bad press surrounding the Vikings this year. If you want to get involved, check out Greg’s league on FantasyHub here.