The United Way gave $125,000 to Carolina Panther Greg Olsen’s foundation this week for the tight end earning Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist honors this year.
Olsen earned $250,000 in charitable funds for being named a finalist for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year – $125,000 for Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation, and $125,000 to expand United Way's Character Playbook initiative with the Panthers.
Sean Garrett, United Way of Central Carolinas executive director, presented Olsen with Receptions for Research’s portion of the award at Olsen’s charity golf tournament on Monday. The tournament benefited the HEARTest Yard, which supports families of babies affected by congenital heart disease.