PRO PLAYERS ASSOCIATION     

Pro Players Association (PPA) is comprised of current and former professional athletes, media and entertainment personalities, and associate members who work voluntarily on behalf of the community. 

        Pro Players Association’s goal is to generate funding for worthwhile programs and charities which will benefit the community locally, nationally, and globally.   

Their mission, simply stated, "Dedication to Serving and Giving Back to the Community", is one proven many times since their incorporation in 2002.

Pro Players Association is a non profit 501c3 charity.

 

PRO PLAYERS ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO DISPLAY THESE SEALS AWARDED BY GUIDESTAR FOR TRANSPARENCY AS A NONPROFIT

                                                 
                                                                        

NOT ONLY DID HE MAKE THE HEADLINER COVER PHOTO, BUT A PHOTO TAKEN BY OUR CEO GARY R. ADLER ALSO GOT TO GRACE THE COVER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES 

It’s with great sadness that I’m just reading on Facebook of the passing of a great friend, associate, and former member of the Pro Players Association and the NFL Alumni. Captain Ron McKinney of the Salvation Army. 

Ron was a former pastor of the Philadelphia Eagles Football Club. I met Ron and recruited him onto the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association back in the late 90s. He later also became a member of Pro Players Association and was a past advisory board member in the early days of the organization. 

Ron McKinney had started working with the Denver Salvation Army around that time. Originally Ron was assigned to the Champa Street homeless shelter. 

His next assignment brought him deeper into the community working with many at-risk and disadvantaged youth. Many of us worked with Ron and Roberta at the High Street Red Shield Community Center with local youth, through the instructions of professional boxers Ron Lyle and Lightning Lonnie Smith. The pro boxers' instructions from Ron were to help redirect many troubled kids off the street fighting scene and into the ring of competitive fighting. Ron and Roberta’s programs provided these youth an after-school program keeping them off the dangerous streets in a safe place to learn, study, and interact in a positive way with each other. Thanks to their efforts, many of these youth were taught respect, responsibility, dedication, trust, and we’re given a new direction.

Ron established an advisory council for the Denver Rehab Center. He later had invited our memberships to participate in fundraising efforts and community service. It was a pleasure to assist Ron with the organization and coordination of more than seven years of golf tournaments. Every holiday season Ron invited our Pro Players members to assist him (and Santa and Mrs Claus) in preparing meals and feeding the residents of the rehabilitation center.

He was incredible in that he reached out and gave of himself to the community in so many ways, so very often. His presence, our friendship will forever be missed. He was surely God’s soldier.

Heartfelt condolences to Roberta from myself and on behalf of the Pro Players Association. Please reach out to us if there is anything that we can do.

May Ron’s memory be for a blessing and may he Rest in Peace.

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AUCTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CHARITY AUCTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FROM PPA

NEED AUCTION ITEMS THAT TURN INTO CASH?

Get your hands on items for your fundraiser without the hassle of begging and pleading for donations from merchants.

Pro Players Association now offers non-profits the opportunity to access valuable collectibles, fine art, and special opportunities. Take a look through our collection in our slide presentation found on our Auction Assistance Program page.

NEW ITEMS ADDED DAILY! CHECK THEM OUT!!!

WE ARE PROUD MEMBERS OF THE COLORADO AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION

PRO PLAYERS ASSOCIATION AUCTIONS

 

SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS

August 29, Tackle Cancer Golf Classic, The Ridge at Castle Pines North, Castle Pines, CO

October 1 Rampart Hockey Golf Tournament, Eisenhower Golf Course, USAFA, Colorado Springs 

October 9 Thomas Jefferson HS Baseball Golf Tournament, t/b/a

ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONS

February 2023 SMME Convention, Phoenix, AZ

 

                  

 

                       

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Our PPA members are available to promote, appear and/or participate in your special event. Members of PPA come from a wide variety of professional sports, media and entertainment professions.

• Personal appearances
• Speaking engagements
• Autograph signings
• Grand Openings
• Golf outings
• Trade shows
• Corporate hospitality/Super Bowl events
• Product endorsements/sponsorship
• Other promotional needs
• Pro Players Association Radio Network's "Sports in Perspective" broadcast is available to be presented "LIVE" or delayed remote at your location

For more information visit our "Celebrities" page or contact the PPA office : 720-327-9207; proplayersassociation@gmail.com

 

 

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Great article published about PPA member Lenton Thomas’ volunteer efforts at Colorado Mesa University. Congratulations Lenton!

Lenton is a very active PPA member as well, currently spearheading the golf committee! Thanks for all you do Lenton!

 

Pro Players Association expresses our heartfelt condolences to the family of Justin Byrd, executive board member, whose grandfather passed away yesterday, August 9, 2022. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Justin and your family.
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Pro Players Association expresses our heartfelt condolences to Denver Broncos Gene Mingo on the passing of Sally, his long-time companion. Sally passed away earlier this first week of August 2022 after suffering from a brief illness.

Obituary and funeral service arrangements will be posted when we receive notification.

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Save an extra 15% on any plan with coupon code PRO15. If interested, simply go to Step 1 and enter your zip code, or call toll free at 1-888-632-5353 and a representative will gladly help you join.

Visit our plan web site for more information and registration: www.proplayersassociationdental.com

 

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PRO PLAYERS ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS

Honor Guard representing Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force display their colors at PPA's Celebrity Bartender Night for Military Family Relief, June 2008. Blind Images©2008

 

 

 

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