Kicks For Kids (KFK) was founded in 1995 by Doug Pelfrey, the Cincinnati Bengals' kicker from 1993-1999 and second leading scorer. A "hometown guy" who starred at the University of Kentucky, Doug started the charity as a result of his passion to help kids and his commitment to the community in which he lives. Jim Breech, the Bengals' all-time scoring leader who played at Cal and with the Raiders before kicking in Cincinnati from 1980-1992, has served on KFK's Board since 1996. Shayne Graham, a Virginia Tech graduate and former member of the Bills and Panthers, is the Bengals' present kicker and the first to be named to the Pro Bowl (2005). He joined KFK's Board in May of 2005.   

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Outback Steakhouse, one of Kicks For Kids' long-standing sponsors, is hosting a weekend lunch to benefit KFK. The event takes place on Sunday, February 21st from 12:00pm - 2:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to our charity!

Here is how it works:

Purchase a ticket in advance from Kicks For Kids:

$15 - For 2 or more tickets

$20 - Single ticket

* Each customer will receive the following: 6 oz sirloin, chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a cold beverage (non-alcoholic)

* Please note: Additional food items can not be purchased; there are no substitutions for the set meal. Alcohol can be purchased at a cash bar.

The event is located at the Outback Steakhouse in Mason, Ohio:
2512 Kings Center Court, Mason, OH 45040

To purchase your ticket(s), please contact Britt with Kicks For Kids (859-331-8484) or britt.nielsen@kicksforkids.org. Additional tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event -- subject to availability.

On Monday, December 14th, Kicks For Kids provided a Christmas experience unlike any other to fifty children from across the Tri-state. Several special guests highlighted the evening at Paul Brown Stadium, including Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga, kicker Shayne Graham and punter, Kevin Huber.!

  

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For the second year in a row, the chaperones and children who attended the annual Christmas Celebration were asked to complete a community service project before the event. KFK worked with ten local children's agencies to coordinate projects that took place in November and December. The projects gave the chaperones and children a chance to get to know each other before the party, and also gave each child the opportunity to give back to his/her local community.

  

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On December 17th, more than 70 children had the chance to fly on an airplane to the 'North Pole' thanks to Comair, one of KFK's primary sponsors. For the past three years, Operation North Pole has provided hundreds of kids at risk with their first visit to an airport and their first flight!

  

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Since 1995 KFK has invested nearly $1.7 million into improving the outlook of the children it serves -- and positively impacted over 45,000 young lives in the process! Just in 2009, through KFK's Career Days, Great Outdoor Adventure, Christmas Celebration, Operation North Pole, Field of Dreams, College Visit Program & Basketball Camp, and by introducing children to health/nutrition and art programs, we touched the lives of 3,150 local kids.

The revenue needed to provide these opportunities, thus "leveling the playing field" for area youth, is primarily generated through two first-class events... the RGI River Run and the Meijer/KFK Celebrity Golf Classic. The RGI River Run is one of the top 10 run/walk events in Greater Cincinnati, and over 1,300 participants are expected on Saturday, May 29th at the Purple People Bridge in Newport. The Meijer/KFK Celebrity Golf Classic is one of the area's top charity golf outings (avg. net proceeds: $150,000) and will take place at beautiful Triple Crown Country Club on Monday, June 21st and Tuesday, June 22nd.

Sponsor packages are now available for both events, and start at just $500. Please contact the KFK office (859-331-8484; ted.kluemper@kicksforkids.org) to become a sponsor.
  

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