For Immediate Release
Press Contact:
Hannah Smith
Orange Arrow Players Association
Hannah@orangearrow.org
PITT DEFENSIVE LINEMAN RAISES FUNDS FOR ORANGE ARROW PLAYERS ASSOCIATION THROUGH NIL PARTNERSHIP WITH R3V SPORTS & PRIMANTI BROS.
John Morgan III is committed to using his platform to inspire youth in his community.
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 22, 2022) – Pitt defensive lineman John Morgan III has partnered with Primanti Bros. to raise funds for the nonprofit organization, Orange Arrow Players Association. A student-athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, Morgan is an active volunteer with Orange Arrow and is committed to using his name, image, and likeness, with the support of R3V Sports, to ensure others experience the valuable lessons the program instills.
Orange Arrow provides programming to prepare student-athletes to aim for success off the field. The foundational skill set Orange Arrow provides is crucial for any young person, with a focus on student athletes. Orange Arrow reaches these students by having college student-athletes, like Morgan, serve as their mentors.
“Primanti Bros is excited to partner with John Morgan III,” said Ryan Wilkinson, Director of Marketing, Primanti Bros. “With our new ability to partner with collegiate athletes, we’re excited to tell their stories to our fans – and to help bring awareness to their charitable partners.”
Morgan’s commitment to putting others above himself is evident in his decision to provide scholarships for young athletes to experience the program because he understands the importance of developing life skills outside of sports. He has taken an active role in recruiting young student-athletes in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland and his current playing city, Pittsburgh, to participate in this crucial life skills program at no cost to them or their families, so that every child has the opportunity to participate and grow off of the field.
“The fact that John decided to use his platform and the NIL opportunity to give back to the community is a testament to the person he is and the family that he comes from,” said Shawn Robinson, founder and president of Orange Arrow. “I’m grateful that he selected Orange Arrow as a vehicle to give back.”
About Orange Arrow Players Association
Orange Arrow Players Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in Pittsburgh in 2013. The mission of Orange Arrow is to coach student-athletes to aim for success off the field. OA offers innovative programs dedicated to serving youth and influencing their path to success using sports-themed curricula. For more information or to support Orange Arrow, please visit OrangeArrow.org.
About Primanti Brothers
Primanti Bros. was founded in 1933 in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District neighborhood and has become a staple of the city. It’s been serving its signature sandwich: grilled meat, melted Provolone cheese, French Fries, sweet-and-tangy slaw and tomato – piled high on Italian bread, for more than 89 years to Pittsburgh’s most notable athletes. For more information, please visit PrimantiBros.com.
About R3vel & Vick Sports and Entertainment
Our mission is to increase black representation in sports and entertainment. We want to use our NIL platform to help student athletes maximize their value off the field while they focus on their classroom and athletic goals. For more information, please visit R3vse.com.
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