NFL Legend Taking a Stand to Transform Lives

Shaun Alexander is a NFL legend and award-winning author who works with the Stand Together community on sports partnerships. Following a standout career at The University of Alabama, Shaun was drafted in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and went on to set numerous franchise records while also being recognized as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2005. He finished his career as one of only nine running backs in NFL history to rush for over 100 career touchdowns and led Seattle to their first Super Bowl appearance in 2006.

Shaun delivered a Stand at Stand Together Foundation’s August 2022 Catalyst Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Stand Together Foundation is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in America by driving change from within communities. We are building a community of social entrepreneurs who believe in people, work from the bottom up, and unite with anyone to do right. Since 2016, we have committed $120 million and counting to fuel the innovation of nonprofits throughout the country to build stronger, safer communities where all people can learn, contribute, and realize their full potential. Our goal is to help nonprofit leaders maximize their impact to transform more lives out of poverty.

Learn more about Stand Together Foundation at https://www.StandTogetherFoundation.org/.

Learn more about Shaun Alexander at https://shaunalexander.com/.

0:00 Shaun’s NFL Career

6:11 Learning His Relationship with God

13:20 Shaun’s Mission