NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL ANNOUNCES $10,000 DONATION TO KICKING THE STIGMA

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday announced the NFL Foundation will make a $10,000 donation to Kicking The Stigma, the Indianapolis Colts and Irsay family’s initiative to raise awareness about and end the stigma surrounding mental health.

Goodell made the announcement during Tuesday’s annual NFL Women’s Forum at the NFL Combine, with Colts Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer and President of the Indianapolis Colts Foundation Kalen Jackson on stage for a discussion.

Since being founded in 2020, Kicking The Stigma has committed over $32 million to mental health awareness, organizations and research; it has distributed $7.2 million in action grants to fund mental health programs and research within non-profit organizations. 2026 Kicking The Stigma action grant applications are open through Feb. 28.