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Immediately upon being drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Andy and JJ knew that they were going to start a charitable foundation to assist children living with serious medical challenges. The city of Cincinnati proved to be a fitting locale for the Andy & JJ Dalton Foundation, given the number of hospitals in the area that serve those suffering from pediatric illnesses.

The need in the city was great, and the Andy & JJ Dalton Foundation stepped up to help address it.

Sadly, children suffering from serious illnesses or physical challenges must deal with numerous side effects in addition to physical pain. They often lack mobility, which limits participation in sports, vacations and other activities with friends and family. They consistently find themselves in the hospital, which can create long periods of boredom, stress and anxiety. Due to regular sick days, it is easy to quickly fall behind in school. And the financial strains that exorbitant medical bills create for their parents can bring even middle-class families to the brink of poverty.

Andy and JJ launched their five separate community outreach programs – Date Night, King for a Day, the Hub, A Gift of Christmas and the Pass It On Fund – to directly and impactfully address these issues facing families of seriously ill and physically challenged children.

Please help us continue achieving our mission and improving the quality of life of every family in need of a helping hand!