Support Gridiron Imports' African Mission

The Gridiron Imports Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization based in the United States focused on growing the game of American Football globally. Our efforts over the past almost 8 years have resulted in tremendous opportunities for nearly 300 talented and deserving student-athletes from over 25 countries being able to pursue their goals and dreams on the football field and in the classroom in the US. Beyond that, 3 of our Gridiron Imports Family members have reached the NFL, including current players Junior Aho, Carolina Panthers (France), and Kilian Zierer, Houston Texans (Germany).

One area of great success and life-changing opportunities has been in Africa. We have conducted camps in Nigeria and Morocco and worked with players from Ghana as well. As you might expect, nothing puts a greater strain on our limited resources than the effort to help our African Family. Because of the high cost of getting student visas in Nigeria for example, the need to support our Family Members with plane tickets, winter clothing, and other supplies, and the expenses associated with traveling to and conducting camps in Africa, we are seeking to raise money targeted specifically for our African mission.

We believe that football is a powerful tool for creating life-changing opportunities and a factor that can bring together people of every culture and origin. Help us continue our work specifically in Africa!