I firmly believe that I was placed here for a reason that transcends running routes and scoring touchdowns. Through my celebrity status I am mindful that there are people that watch what I do in admiration. The decisions that I make could in turn help someone live a much better life.

Children often watch their favorite athletes on television in awe and inspired with hopes of one day being able to stand in their shoes. I realize that to someone somewhere, I may be that inspiration.

If I am the figure that they are trying to become, how fantastic is it to promote service, positivity and good will in your daily endeavors. These acts will bring growth, prosperity and moreover, they will bring about change in other people's lives as well.

Unfortunately, not everyone reaches their highest potential in life. In fact, more people tend to fall short of financial success and spend their lives struggling from paycheck to paycheck. The number of people living this way is startling but realistic.

Children born to these situation have no choice in the matter and unless a glimmer of hope comes into their lives, they will be bound to inadequate health care situations.

I challenge those of us that have been more fortunate to go back and give assistance where it is needed. A little help can go a long ways and when help is sincere, it is greatly appreciated. A healthy child today will result in a healthier world tomorrow.

Often times when we give time or money to a foundation or help a family or two in distress we'll feel like our work is done. Though it is most certainly appreciated, the amount of help you can give in this world is immeasurable.

From experience I have learned that the second you finish helping someone, believe it or not, someone else needs your help. If you have time or the vehicle to raise money for someone else by all means do help.

Greed can be very manipulative and may cause people to lose things that are very dear and that may have taken years to attain.

I am thankful for my financial standing in society, but it does not define who I am. I accept that it was the help of others that kept me healthy enough to play sports on an elementary middle school, high school and collegiate level. Now I hope to stand on the lofty shoulders that nurtured me and be a beacon of light to some child giving of my time and financial resources for the betterment of the world.

The "1-2 Rule" is simple in one adult helping two children, medical organizations or charities to make the world a better place for children's health. That's it.

Imagine how many children would be helped one by implementing this rule. I imagine that we would wipe out infectious diseases, obesity and other serious causes of child illness with the lives of countless individuals touched in a very powerful way.

Your advice, wisdom, time and resources would change the planet forever by simply taking the initiative to help two people on the topic of Children's Health. Simple yet Powerful!

Our children are indeed our leaders of tomorrow. They are the sole products of what what we as adults have instilled in them. Though each child will ultimately control his/her life, it is our influence that will weigh heavily on the decisions they make. If we take the time to address the health needs of children properly today, those leaders of tomorrow will in turn continue to address these needs.

I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to help children. They don't choose the situations that they are in and each child can reach their full potential with love and support. Children not receiving adequate healthcare is at times the unfortunate result of situations that are out of their parents control, but we can make that child's life better, no matter the situation.