New England’s NFL All-stars Show Support for U.S. Troops by Wearing Bands For Freedom Silicone Wrist

February 17, 2005 (Press Release) -- OREM, Utah – Twenty NFL all-star football players, including several from the New England area, showcased their support for members of the U.S. military by sporting red, white and blue silicone wristbands from the Bands For Freedom Foundation during the 2005 Pro Bowl and Pro Bowl festivities held last week in Honolulu.

These present and past National Football League all-stars have been added to the Bands For Freedom “Heroes Page” – (www.bandsforfreedom.com/en/heroes.php#) – an online list of celebrity supporters of the U.S. troops via the Bands For Freedom Foundation and the Armed Forces Relief Trust fund (AFRT).

Recent additions to the NFL players highlighted on the “Heroes Page” showcasing their support for U.S. troops by wearing red, white and blue Bands For Freedom silicone wristbands include

· Terrell Owens, all-everything wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles;
· Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens’ safety and 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year;
· Sam Adams, the Buffalo Bills’ 335-pound nose tackle; and
· Steve Atwater, retired Pro Bowl safety for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets.

“We are grateful to have so many NFL heroes supporting this cause,” said Steve Cloward, president and chief executive officer of Bands For Freedom. “But, anyone can do this, which is what we think is so great about these wristbands. You don’t have to be a millionaire or a sports hero. You just have to recognize the great service being done by the troops and then support them by wearing the Bands For Freedom wristbands.”

Other NFL superstars who have now shown their support for the members of the U.S. military in their worldwide fight for freedom against terrorism by wearing Bands For Freedom silicone wristbands include

· Mitch Berger, New Orleans Saints’ veteran punter;
· Kris Brown, current place-kicker for the Houston Texans;
· Daunte Culpepper, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
· Mike Golic, nine-year veteran defensive tackle, current ESPN commentator and co-host of ESPN radio’s “Mike and Mike in the Morning;”
· Tony Gonzalez, the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-star tight end;
· Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers’ top-rated running back;
· Ted Hendricks, eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Hall of Fame defensive end;
· Michael Irvin, all-star wide-out for the Dallas Cowboys and current ESPN analyst;
· Warren Moon, 18-year NFL quarterback for the Houston Oilers and a nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback;
· Mushin Muhammad, Carolina Panthers’ most widely utilized receiver;
· Ike Reese, a first-time Pro Bowl selection and valued linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles;
· Lito Sheppard, up-and-coming cornerback for the Eagles;
· Tra Thomas, the Eagles’ three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman; and
· Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia’s physical and explosive middle linebacker.

The wristbands come in both youth and adult sizes and can be purchased at www.bandsforfreedom.com. Bands For Freedom wristbands are similar to those made popular by the Lance Armstrong Wear Yellow Live Strong Foundation. The new Bands For Freedom wristbands were created to bolster support for the war on terror and U.S. troops who sacrifice for freedom. For more information about Bands For Freedom, please visit the Web site or call (866) 217-5595.