New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan; New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu; and Jen Hale, analyst and sideline reporter, NFL on Fox and New Orleans Pelicans, are officially joining the Host Committee as Community Champions.
As Community Champions, they will help promote several community initiatives such as the Super Bowl LIX Source procurement program which increases access and opportunity for more than 200 local underrepresented businesses, Impact 59 Powered by Entergy Program that will soon award a minimum of $3 million in grants to local nonprofits, NFL Green sustainability and environmental projects, as well as youth engagement and STEM programming. In addition, the Community Champions will help advance the recruitment of thousands of volunteers through the Super Bowl LIX Ambassador Program presented by Chevron, designed to welcome Super Bowl visitors to the area ahead of February 9, 2025.
“It’s a privilege to have Cam, Demario, Tyrann, and Jen on board as Community Champions for the Host Committee,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO for the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. “These four have long been champions for the city of New Orleans, and we look forward to working with them to make a lasting impact here for our record-tying 11th Super Bowl.”
The New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee tapped local leaders to be Community Champions given their demonstrated character, devotion to sport, and undeniable impact throughout Greater New Orleans and beyond. Jordan, Davis, Mathieu and Hale were announced as Community Champions at a press conference ahead of the first home game for the 2024-2025 New Orleans Saints season.
“We represent everyone who calls this place home, and we’re going to take advantage of the opportunity ahead of us,” said Cam Jordan, New Orleans Saints defensive end. “When we step up for our communities, they’ll stand taller.”
“This game goes beyond the actions on the field; it’s about the entire community uniting for a common cause,” said Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints linebacker. “We carry the heart and pride of our community with us every step of the way, and I’m honored to stand alongside Cam, Tyrann and Jen as we represent our home team.”
New Orleans has no shortage of home-grown talent, which makes it the perfect community to host the big game – only 5 months away. While the NFL’s 32 teams have been training all summer, planning for the big game has been underway for years.
“My roots in Louisiana are strong,” said New Orleans native and Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu. “It was only natural for me to represent my hometown New Orleans and to give back to a city that has given me so much love and support. Looking forward to help elevate the community engagement efforts of the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee.”
Jen Hale, analyst and sideline reporter, NFL on Fox and New Orleans Pelicans said, “I’ve reported on this community and its people for years. There’s something special about a place like New Orleans. I’m proud to represent my neighbors, friends and family to really make something special happen in the Superdome and on the streets of our hometown.”
New Orleans is celebrating 55 years of hosting the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, which supports the Host Committee’s theme — “it’s what we do.” Super Bowl LIX takes place on February 9, 2025, and will give the Crescent City the distinguishment of hosting for a record-tying 11th time.
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