STEP OFF THE SIDELINES: TACKLING FATHERLESSNESS & CRIME RATES INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING ABOUT THEM

As the crowd's roar fills the stadium and the smell of freshly cut grass fills the air, it's time for more than just touchdowns and field goals. It's time to step up, strap on your cleats, and get in the game. Become a true hero on and off the field. 

We've all heard the armchair quarterbacks murmuring about all the issues of their team. But it's the same armchair quarterback mentality that complains about the state of our communities, the rising crime rates, and the lack of father figures.

Yet, these same individuals sit on the sidelines, content to criticize without taking any action. 

It's time to stop just talking and start doing.

Imagine a world where every child, regardless of family circumstances, has a mentor, a role model, and a father figure to guide them. A world where young men have positive examples to follow, learn essential life skills and develop a sense of purpose. This is the vision that drives organizations like Man Up, and it’s a vision that we can all rally behind. 

Joining a community of like-minded men at a Man Up 100 Gathering is like joining a championship team. It's about teamwork, dedication, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. Together, we can tackle the challenges fatherless children face, provide support and resources, and create a sense of belonging. 

Like a football team needs every player to contribute, our communities need every man to step up and lead. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey, there's a place for you on this team. 

As Isaiah 1:17 reminds us, "Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Stand up for the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." This verse echoes the spirit of a great football team, where every player plays their part, works together, and stands up for others. 

In Theodore Roosevelt's famous poem entitled "The Man in the Arena," he states: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause…"  

So, strap on your cleats, step onto the field, and become the heroes our communities need. Don't just sit on the sidelines and complain. Join us on September 14th at your local Man Up 100 gathering and make a real difference in the lives of our communities. Together, as a team; we can build a better future for all.