Mark Clayton

In 2005 the Baltimore Ravens selected Mark Clayton with the 22^nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. How lucky for the people of Baltimore. When looking for players who are just as valuable off the field as on the field, Mark Clayton makes his presence known. Here are some of the great things that Mark has accomplished in just 4 years.

• Held his inaugural Thanksgiving distribution, providing 300 needy families with a 12-14 lb. turkey, bread and rolls, toiletries and other necessary items for the ‘05 holidays
• Has been one of several Ravens personal shopping partners to children as part of the Holiday Helpers event of teammates Derrick Mason and Samari Rolle from 2005-08, when he was paired with youth and served as a “celebrity shopper” for the Target shopping spree
• Produced ‘The Proverbs,’ a gospel-inspired play written by a former Oklahoma teammate
• Brought the play to Baltimore and provided a free viewing to Police Athletic League youth in 2007
• Mark participated in A Purple Evening, a night that included football basics, autographs and fan forums at M&T Bank Stadium in Oct. 2007
• Co-hosts the annual Goodwill Gridiron Halloween Party with teammate Todd Heap
• The event benefits Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, which provides support and employment for those with disabilities or other disadvantaged conditions
• For the 2007 season, Clayton served as team spokesperson for “What Moves U,” a campaign that battles childhood obesity
• Joined Ravens cheerleaders and Poe, the Ravens’ official mascots, to kick off a 10-week pilot program with middle school students
• In conjunction with the Mark Clayton Foundation, joined teammate Ray Lewis to distribute food for Thanksgiving meals to more than families in Baltimore (2006-08)
• Also hosted his inaugural Mark Clayton Foundation Charity Weekend, featuring a celebrity bowling tournament in April, 2008 in Oklahoma City
• Clayton attended the ACT Auction Party to benefit the Ravens All Community Team Foundation in Dec. 2007 and 2008
• The party, held at M&T Bank Stadium, features silent and live auctions
• Proceeds from the event go to the RACTF and the players’ charitable foundations

From the baltimoreravens.com/people

On September 5th Mark Clayton is helping again, this time teaming up with EA Sports and the Madden Challenge as gamers will come to Baltimore to do battle. Mark’s mission for this event is to help support the children and families living in the foster care system. He wants to improve the overall quality of life for those willing to turn their lives around. To accomplish this mission he is going to provide opportunities for leadership development, counseling, financial assistance and by providing assistance in education.

The Madden Challenge will take place at Power Plant Live, where 264 players will come to battle for the Madden title, 2 tickets to the Super Bowl in Miami on Feb. 7^th and a three day, two night trip for 2 to Las Vegas!

There are lots of great prizes, including a silent auction, autograph memorabilia and more. The event will be filled with a star studded cast as some of Mark Clayton’s friends from the Ravens will be joining the fun like Ed Reed, Joe Flacco, Willis McGahee and others will all be there.

It’s only $10 to get in and all the proceeds go directly to the Mark Clayton Foundation and will be covered in great detail right here at Skinnypost.com. Check back after the event and we’ll give you the skinny on what’s good. We hope to see you in Baltimore!

If you would like to make a donation or contribution to the Mark Clayton Foundation you can do so by sending a check to:

Mark Clayton Foundation
PO Box 54-1171
Grand Prairie, TX 75054-1172

or

Mark Clayton Foundation
1000 N. Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73101