Courage. Compassion. Commitment.
In cooperation with the NFL, the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation assists thousands of abused, neglected and at-risk youth across the National Courage House Support Network for Kids.
Each of the 27 partnered facilities are provided with monetary and in-kind donations along with various needed services to help advance their mission from the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation. They are also provided unique opportunities through the partnership with their NFL team including events, fundraising, donations and much more.
Who We Are
The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1978 by founder, Sam Lamantia, in cooperation with the Baltimore Colts and Maryland-based children’s residential treatment center, St. Vincent’s Villa.
In 1984, the NFL and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society ( PFATS) began collaborating with the Foundation with the intent to match each football team across the country to a child abuse and/or at-risk youth facility, known as a Courage House, in their respective city and state. The goal is to create and maintain a support network assisting with the long-term growth of each Courage House and the well-being of the children.
ED BLOCK COURAGE AWARDS
Throughout the year the Foundation hosts several fundraisers including the prestigious Ed Block Courage Awards. One player from each NFL team is voted by their teammates to be honored for their courage and inspiration throughout the season. The recipients stand as role models for their ability to overcome adversity while also serving their respective communities.
Those recipients then travel to Baltimore, MD to be honored and presented with the most unique trophy in all of sports during our ceremonies. They participate in local community outreach programs by visiting the abused, neglected and at-risk youth of the Baltimore Ravens Courage House, St. Vincent’s Villa.
Featured Media
Building Block: 2022 Ravens Courage Award Recipient Announcement
Watch the official 2022 recipient announcement for the Baltimore Ravens selected by his teammates. Learn more about the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation’s history, community efforts and partnership with the […]
CourageCast: Ep. 14 – John Davis
On this Episode: Dave Steinwedel and Wally Williams are joined by their new co-host Dwayne Brooks as they welcome in 1993 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient John “Pops” Davis for […]
2022 Community Outreach
The 2021 Ed Block Courage Award Recipients visited the Baltimore Ravens Courage House, St. Vincent’s Villa for a day of fun and activities with the children of the residential treatment […]
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Support Our Mission
The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation is truly grateful for all of the support that we receive. If you would like to help us with our mission, please consider making a donation.
Upcoming Events & Online Auctions
Super Bowl Auction
February 9 @ 12:00 pm
With the big game quickly approaching, we are excited to host our 1st Annual Super Bowl Auction, with authentic memorabilia from around the NFL! Check out all the items HERE! […]
learn moreEd Block Celebration Cocktail Party
April 1
On April 1, 2023, Sponsors can celebrate with the Courage Award Recipients and other NFL guests during our Ed Block Celebration Cocktail Party at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel located on the […]
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