Drew+Brees

Annotated Bibliography Matt S.



"Brees Sells Wine For Charity." Houston Chronicle 7 Nov. 2007, sec. Sports: 2-2.

This article about Drew Brees’ wine called “Vintage Brees Chardonnay”, and proceeds from it go to his charity, Brees Dream Foundation. Brees also managed to get former Saint’s quarterback Bobby Hebert to join in. Bobby’s wine is called “Cajun Cannon Cabernet”, and the proceeds from that will go towards Cystic Fibrosis research. I think this will help prove my point that Drew Brees is a good role model because of all the work that he does for charity. He is always coming up with new ideas to help other people.

Carr, Janis. "Driven Purdue." Orange County Register [Santa Ana, California] 28 Dec. 2000, sec. Sports: 1-1.

This article is from when Drew Brees was still in college. It highlights numerous organizations that Brees helps out with: Boys and Girls clubs, Boy Scouts of America, the American Lung Association, the March of Dimes, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and his anti-smoking campaign “Enjoy the Brees, Don’t Smoke.” This article proves that Drew has always been dedicated to helping others, even before he was a huge star in the NFL. Even during college when he had to worry about studying and football, he still had to time to think about those in need and put others before himself.

CityBusiness Staff Report. “New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees leads United Way school restoration project.” New Orleans > CityBusiness (LA) (n.d.). MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. 19 Feb. 2009. > .

Drew Brees led his teammates and about 70 students in helping restore Priestly School for Architecture and Construction’s Uptown campus. The project is sponsored by United Way. The Priestly school is a charter school that currently has 100 ninth-graders. It plans to add another grade each year until it becomes a full four-year school. Drew Brees donates a lot of money, but also gives a lot of his time to the community. I think it lifts people’s spirits to know that one of their heroes on the football field is out helping with everyday things that helps them.

Layden, Tim. “Marching In. (cover story).” Sports Illustrated 106.10 (22 Jan. 2007): 38. MAS Ultra – School Edition. EBSCO. 18 Feb. 2009 > .

This Sports Illustrated article is about the move Drew Brees and his family made to New Orleans. After the San Diego Chargers gave him an insulting offer because of the injured shoulder on his throwing arm, Drew signed with the Saints who are also recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Drew is working with the people to bring New Orleans back to normal. Even though Drew is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, he is dedicated to helping other people. Unlike some other stars who allow their egos to get in the way, he is a genuinely good guy.

"Mission." The Brees Dream Foundation. Ed. Drew Brees. 2007. 20 Feb. 2009 .

This is the website for the charity organization Drew Brees runs. It talks about some of the programs they are involved in and also gives links to some of the organizations they work with. I believe this helps my case because there are some very helpful programs that Drew is involved in. The fact that he works with great organizations also helps prove that he is dedicated to helping others.

Operation Kids: Until Every Kid is OK. Ed. Operation Kids. 2008. Operation Kids. 20 Feb. 2009 > .

This site is for Operation Kids, an organization dedicated to helping children in need. Their work in New Orleans is involved with the Brees Dream Foundation, and Drew helps out a lot. I believe this helps prove Drew Brees is a good role model because Operation Kids is a highly-respected organization and working with them makes his foundation more respectable.

"Team Captains Charles Barkley, Mario Lemieux, Drew Brees and Ozzie Smith Pick Top Charities for Pro Sports Team Challenge Golf > Tournament in Palm Spring." PR Newswire [New York] 29 May 2008, sec. Sports.

All-stars from baseball, hockey, basketball, and football picked charities to represent in the Team Challenge Golf Tournament. USO was chosen by Charles Barkley, Mario Lemieux chose Hockey Fights Cancer, Drew Brees chose Operation Kids, and Ozzie Smith chose Baseball Assistance Team. I think this article helps my case that Drew Brees is a good role model because even though he already does a lot of things to help others out, he always willing to do another. He never stops assisting those who need it.

Terry O’Conner. “Spirit of a Champion, Heart of a Saint” awards even to be held in N.O. New Orleans CityBusiness (LA) (n.d.). MasterFILE > Premier. EBSCO. 20 Feb. 2009 > .

This article is about a dinner with citizens of New Orleans and members of the New Orleans Saints. It’s held to honor people who give more than $10,000 annually to United Way, and a silent auction will support grants from the United Way. Drew Brees will be in attendance, and I believe this will help prove that he’s a good role model. He donates a lot of money, and puts in a lot of time for United Way and is always looking out for other people.

"Trio Of NFL Players Add Sizzle to Chili's New Smokehouse Bacon Burgers; Peterson, Brees, Westbrook join Chili's Grill and Bar to raise > money for charity." PR Newswire [New York] 30 Jan. 2008, sec. Sports.

This article talks about Chili’s new line of Smokehouse Bacon Burgers. Each one is represented by one of the three NFL stars. The player with the best-selling burger will receive $10,000 to donate to his charity of choice. This is yet another example of Drew Brees doing charity work. He jumps at every opportunity to raise help raise money, and is always trying to think of new ways.

Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. "Drew Brees." Wikipedia. 17 Feb. 2009. 20 Feb. 2009 .

This website covers the majority of Drew’s life: his early years, college career, and professional career. It also talks about his foundation and some charity work that he is involved with. Even though Drew is one of the best players in the NFL, he has been dedicated to helping others his entire life, and he doesn’t let stardom get in the way of that. He uses the limelight to bring more attention to things that he believes will help others.