Ryan Kerrigan
Philanthropy
NFL Play 60
Led kids in fitness activities as part of NFL’s PLAY 60 campaign, helping kids get 60 minutes of exercise a day.
Participated in the 4th & Life program, a program for high school athletes focusing on what it takes to be successful on the field, in the classroom, and in the workplace.
Welcomed 1,100 children into the Redskins locker room at FedExField to meet Santa and take home toys for Christmas at Skins Santa Shoppe. In 2011, helped the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the U.S. Marine Corps provide 1,100 youth in need with a toy at the annual Skins Santa Shoppe.
Brought smiles to hospital patients by dressing up in costume and visiting with children at the WRCF Pediatric Halloween Party,
In 2012, participated in the team’s 80th Anniversary Thank You Tour throughout Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
He attended the Smashing Walnuts Foundation Gala to help raise awareness for childhood brain cancer. Participated in the Smashing Walnuts Foundation fundraiser in honor of Gabriella Miller in 2013.
In 2014, raised money for after-school exercise and wellness programs with actor Matthew McConaughey and teammate Alfred Morris at the Movies with Morris event and raised money for pediatric cancer research at the Make-A-Wish Foundation Evening of Wishes Gala in 2014.
Met and congratulated children who won their Redskins Read Across Richmond summer challenge and brought 25 children from INOVA Children’s Hospital to the Redskins cafeteria to eat, play games and create their own Build–A-Bear in 2015.
Man of the Year in 2015 for his efforts in the community.
In 2013, launched Ryan Kerrigan’s Blitz for the Better Foundation, which provides opportunities, support and resources to children and families in need in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Served as a waiter with several teammates at Ruth’s Chris Steak House at the organization’s launch fundraiser, raising more $100,000 for seriously ill, special needs and physically challenged children in each of the last three years... Has dedicated multiple "Kerrigan's Korner" hubs at local children's hospitals to provide children who are battling various serious illnesses with an electronic center full of games and movies to keep their minds stimulated during recovery... In 2016, recorded a reading of “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss in celebration of the author’s birthday for Read Across America Day. Hosted Ryan Kerrigan’s Topgolf Challenge to promote his Blitz for the Better Foundation.
Walked the runway alongside the Women of Washington to raise money for the WRCF at the second annual Redskins Runway.
played alongside fans to benefit children in the second annual Redskins Charity Golf Classic.
promoted healthy lifestyle habits at the 138th annual White House Easter Egg roll on the South Lawn, celebrated the unveiling of a new Kerrigan’s Korner, discussed the “Be the Change” campaign in an Emmy-winning educational film endorsed by the Fear 2 Freedom non-profit organization.
played video games with active military members stationed overseas during the Pros vs. GI Joes event
Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.