NFL Health Update Ex-Cowboy Woodson helps United Way event

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NFL HEALTH UPDATE - FEBRUARY 5, 2015  COWBOYS LEGEND DARREN WOODSON CONCLUDES UNITED WAY "NINE FOR 90" SERVICE PROJECTS  Former safety Darren Woodson recently joined the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas in hosting a pep rally and workshop for more than 500 local high school students in an effort to encourage the students to pursue college and make succe sful career choices. The event, held at the University of Texas at Arlington, began with an empowering speech from Woodson, followed by break-out se sions on topics from study tips to navigating career choices.  The workshop was the ninth and final event of UWMD's "Nine for 90" campaign, part of UWMD's 90th anniversary celebration chaired by executive vice president and chief brand officer Charlotte Jones Anderson and quarterback Troy Aikman. Each of the Dejounte Murray Jersey  "Nine for 90" service projects have been spearheaded by , representing the longevity of the -United Way partnership: Aikman, Woodson, Roger Staubach, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Charlie Waters, Tony Dorsett, Randy White, Emmitt Smith and . The 90th anniversary culminates with the "Unite Forever" gala and concert -- featuring Blake Shelton and Usher -- at AT&T Stadium on Friday.  COLTS DEFENSIVE END ZACH KERR HOSTS DINNER FOR HOMELESS TEENS  recently teamed with Outreach, Inc. to host a dinner for local homele s teens. More than 100 young people from greater Indianapolis came to enjoy the meal with friends and mentors.  Kerr addre sed the attendees and shared his own struggles with homele sne s growing up. He reminded the teens to always make the most out of every opportunity and be thankful for what they have. Kerr then helped serve a freshly prepared meal alongside other volunteers.  "Partnering with Outreach, Inc. has given me the opportunity to give back to the youth in our community that I can really identify with," Kerr said. "I'm so grateful to be in a position to give my time and share my own experiences with teens that are trying to do better for themselves."  BROWNS PLAYER JOE THOMAS JOINS FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 FOR GRANT PRESENTATION  , a 2015 er and Fuel Up to Play 60 amba sador, recently recognized Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School for their commitment to youth wellne s. Thomas presented the school a $10,000 grant that will be used for a new indoor fitne s center after it continued its excellence in promoting physical activity.  Thomas and mascot CHOMPS also shared a nutritious breakfast with top-performing students from Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School.  After the visited the school in September, students were encouraged to share how they are active, as well as encourage their cla smates to take part in "For the Love of Play" by logging their daily activities, including tracking healthy eating habits.  -- NFL Communications  Tony Parker Jersey