The_Philster
06-22-2003, 09:05 AM
DETROIT -- Ron Rice might not play professional football anymore, but it hasn't stopped him from giving back to the community he loves.
Rice, a former Lions' safety, has continued to help kids from this city. On Saturday, his fourth annual Weekend with the Pros event to benefit the Ron Rice Foundation wrapped with a celebrity softball game at Wayne State.
On Thursday and Friday, Rice teamed with former and current NFL players to hold a free football clinic for more than 250 youngsters.
"I always envisioned myself as a trailblazer, a leader," said Rice, who started his foundation in 1999. "So whatever I do, I try to do it to the best of my ability....
more (http://www.detnews.com/2003/lions/0306/22/c01-199217.htm)
Rice, a former Lions' safety, has continued to help kids from this city. On Saturday, his fourth annual Weekend with the Pros event to benefit the Ron Rice Foundation wrapped with a celebrity softball game at Wayne State.
On Thursday and Friday, Rice teamed with former and current NFL players to hold a free football clinic for more than 250 youngsters.
"I always envisioned myself as a trailblazer, a leader," said Rice, who started his foundation in 1999. "So whatever I do, I try to do it to the best of my ability....
more (http://www.detnews.com/2003/lions/0306/22/c01-199217.htm)