Magazine names Saints ‘New Orleanians of the Year’

Gambit Weekly has named the Saints the New Orleaninans of the Year, but not just because they won the Super Bowl. In a story out this week, the news magazine details team’s charitable raising millions of dollars for children, schools, playgrounds, the underprivileged, victims of disasters and other worthy causes through their foundations. “It seems impossible to separate Drew Brees the star quarterback from Drew Brees the philanthropist and civic champion,” Gambit Weekly reports. “His dedication to both his athletic and altruistic pursuits is so dogged that to single out either as demonstrably more impressive would be neglectful of the other. More than anything, this coupling of attributes explains New Orleans’ deep affection for Brees, who blends superhuman athleticism on the field with expressions of utter humanity off it.” Most recently, the Brees Dream Foundation announced a $100,000 contribution to the 9th Ward Field of Dreams, the community athletic space on the campus of George Washington Carver High School. The donation will support construction of a top-of-the-line football field, track and lighting, and will be open to the public without charge. To read the full story, click here.