Vikings Fans Donate to Morstead’s Charity & He Returns the Favor

So, We all know how the Saints/Vikings game ended on Sunday, let’s not bring up bad memories.  You may recall Thomas Morstead injuring himself after his first punt of the game, when he made a touchdown-saving tackle on Vikings return man Marcus Sherels.  He tore cartilage on the right side of his ribs, and he played through the pain the rest of the game. Anyway, a Vikings fan noticed, and thought Thomas should be rewarded for his sportsmanship.  So, he suggested that Vikings fans donate to Thomas’ charity, What You Give Will Grow, which focuses on pediatric cancer…they did.  The donations have now surpassed $100,000.  One donor gave $10,000, but most gave smaller amounts, including $6, Thomas’ uniform number.

The foundation’s director told Thomas that money was flooding in from Minnesota, and he couldn’t believe it.  He said, quote, “It’s very shocking.  I didn’t realize I made such a statement in the game, but a lot of people perceived it that way.  It’s nice to see nice people doing nice things.”  Morstead wanted to do something in return, so he’s giving the donations to a Minnesota children’s hospital’s ‘Child Life’ programs.  He said, quote, “The money should stay in their community.  I hope it’ll help a lot.”  Thomas also said he’ll fly back to Minnesota to personally hand the check over to the hospital, and thank the city for their contribution.  He said, quote, “I may be forced to root for you guys all the way through the Super Bowl now.”



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