First Things First Foundation

The First Things First Foundation is a Christian organization founded by the NFL quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda in May 2001.[1] The name of the organization was inspired by a dialogue between Warner and the media in the postgame interview after the St. Louis Rams won the Super Bowl in January 2000 and Warner was named the game's MVP:

Mike Tirico from ABC: "Kurt, first things first — tell me about the final touchdown pass to Isaac."
Warner: "Well, first things first, I've got to thank my Lord and Savior up above — thank you, Jesus!"[2]

The foundation pays for a week-long trip to Walt Disney World for dozens of children each year.[3] It also has an annual "punt, pass and kick clinic" for children.[4]

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  1. ^ "About the First Things First Foundation". kurtwarner.org. Archived from the original on June 22, 2008. Retrieved July 19, 2008.
    - "The Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation emphasizes faith and family first". networkstlouis.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2008.
  2. ^ Warner, Kurt & Silver, Michael, (2000). All Things Possible. San Francisco: HarperCollins. ISBN 0-06-251717-1 (cloth) ISBN 0-06-251718-X (paper back)
  3. ^ "Kurt & Brenda Warner's "First Things First Foundation"". wdwnews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2008.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "For Kurt, First Things First". azcardinals.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2007. Retrieved July 19, 2008.
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