Drew Brees advocates for United Way of Greater Lafayette campaign

LAFAYETTE, Ind. − United Way of Greater Lafayette's campaign to raise $5 million for the community continues with the help of Drew Brees, former New Orleans Saints and Purdue University quarterback.

Help from the Brees family

Brees and his wife, Brittany, have been known to provide help to good causes. In 2005 during Hurricane Katrina, the Brees family provided help to the city of New Orleans.

Now, in an effort to boost awareness of this year's campaign, Brees has recorded a 45-second video asking those who can to support UWGL.

"Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need has never been greater and the challenges to gather adequate funding are just as great," a release from UWGL said. "Brees urged the community to donate to help with mental health services, addiction, housing challenges, and so many other causes and initiatives that United Way supports."

The video can be viewed at https://uwlafayette.org/breesvideo.

United Way of Greater Lafayette update:UWGL at halfway mark of campaign; still more to raise

The total amount raised towards UWGL's campaign sits at $2,336,309 as of Monday, which is 47% to the $5 million goal.

Brees graduated from Purdue in 2001, after setting Big Ten Conference records in attempts, completions and passing yards. Inducted into Purdue's Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009, Brees played for the New Orleans Saints, going on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7, 2010.

Margaret Christopherson is a reporter for the Journal & Courier. Email her at mchristopherson@jconline.com and follow her on Twitter @MargaretJC2.

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