ofiba Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I just wanted to tell you guys a little story about Peyton Manning. A kid at my school had a tumor discovered in his brain over winter break. Luckily, it was benign and was safely removed. One of the kid's friends wrote Peyton Manning a letter telling him about the situation. Peyton quickly sent him an autographed hat and has recently also sent him an autographed picture. I know that a lot of NFL players would have done the same and it may not have been a huge gesture, but it was also something that wasn't necassary. I just thought I'd pass along a little tid bit that despite his recent playoff failure, he is one of the NFL's "good guys". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthTownBills51 Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Doesn't surprise me one bit..peyton manning in my opinion is one of the best football players out there..and this incident just goes to show you, that he's not just amazing on the field..but off the field to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I just wanted to tell you guys a little story about Peyton Manning. A kid at my school had a tumor discovered in his brain over winter break. Luckily, it was benign and was safely removed. One of the kid's friends wrote Peyton Manning a letter telling him about the situation. Peyton quickly sent him an autographed hat and has recently also sent him an autographed picture. I know that a lot of NFL players would have done the same and it may not have been a huge gesture, but it was also something that wasn't necassary. I just thought I'd pass along a little tid bit that despite his recent playoff failure, he is one of the NFL's "good guys". 222872[/snapback] He deserves it. A great player with a good soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 peyton's a class act. i think thats what makes those 'lets go insurance adjusters lets go' commercials so funny. try doing those commercials with TO or mike vick, they'd lose their charm real quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 The heartless bastard in me wonders why one would write a "Guess what? I had a tumor! But I'm okay now. Just letting you know" letter to Peyton Manning in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofiba Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 The heartless bastard in me wonders why one would write a "Guess what? I had a tumor! But I'm okay now. Just letting you know" letter to Peyton Manning in the first place. 222885[/snapback] Sorry I didn't make it clear, but the kid with the tumor didn't write the letter. His friend did. I don't even think the kid with the tumor know the letter was written until he got the hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Ah, I see. That makes a bit more sense now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I love these storys! Nothing staged or in front of cameras-- just pure benevolence. My favorite story that I have read here is the one where Josh Reed went and bought that kid the bike. Josh does not make millions every year. He gets his balls busted on this board constantly. That is one of my favorite storys I have ever heard. God bless Josh Reed! Say what you want about his lack of production- Josh is a class act! Props to Peyton too! He gets a bum rap too for being a loser. Peyton is a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 I just wanted to tell you guys a little story about Peyton Manning. A kid at my school had a tumor discovered in his brain over winter break. Luckily, it was benign and was safely removed. One of the kid's friends wrote Peyton Manning a letter telling him about the situation. Peyton quickly sent him an autographed hat and has recently also sent him an autographed picture. I know that a lot of NFL players would have done the same and it may not have been a huge gesture, but it was also something that wasn't necassary. I just thought I'd pass along a little tid bit that despite his recent playoff failure, he is one of the NFL's "good guys". 222872[/snapback] A man with a soul! I've read that DB has done the same along with many other humble professional athletes for these poor kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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