Bringing together a community of elite athletes and passionate fans, we relentlessly serve our overlooked neighbors, both domestic and international, by creating solutions for clean water and education access.<\/p>
ABOUT<\/p>
We\u2019re a team of athletes and fans that love to win on and off the field. Our partnership is like no other in pro sports. We come together to fight a battle no one should face \u2013 the lack of basic human rights like clean water and education access for millions. Whether it\u2019s a neighbor down the street or across the world, we\u2019re committed to impacting as many lives as possible. Our Waterboys program is working to provide clean water to more than one million people around the world, and the work we do to increase access to education resources supports and empowers children and families across the country. We create opportunities for people to become the best version of themselves, and then share that gift with others as they contribute to their communities. Together, we\u2019re creating a world where apathy doesn\u2019t exist. Where we\u2019re all inspired to see a problem and solve it. To not ignore, but acknowledge and take action. We\u2019re creating a community and a world that stands up to inequity and ensures everyone has the basic life needs we all deserve.<\/p>","headline_timeline":"Timeline","highlight_timeline":[{"year":"1985","highlight_copy":"Chris Long was born to Diane and Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long."},{"year":"1988","highlight_copy":"Chris\u2019 brother and fellow pro footballer, Kyle Long, was born. Kyle is now entering his fourth season with the Chicago Bears."},{"year":"1989","highlight_copy":"Chris\u2019 youngest brother, Howie Long, Jr., was born. He is currently a player personnel executive with the Oakland Raiders."},{"year":"2004","highlight_copy":"Chris began his college football career with the University of Virginia."},{"year":"2007","highlight_copy":"The University of Virginia retired Chris\u2019 jersey, #91."},{"year":"2008","highlight_copy":"Chris was drafted by the St. Louis Rams."},{"year":"2013","highlight_copy":"Chris married his wife, Megan."},{"year":"2013","highlight_copy":"Chris climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. During his climb, he was struck by the beauty of Tanzania and the vibrancy of its people, but also witnessed great suffering due to a lack of clean water."},{"year":"2015","highlight_copy":"Chris Long started the Waterboys initiative to benefit WorldServe, an organization that builds clean water wells for the people of Tanzania."},{"year":"2015","highlight_copy":"Chris Long was named the Rams\u2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year in recognition of his community involvement and service to others."},{"year":"2015","highlight_copy":"To create an enduring outlet for his charitable work, Chris established the Chris Long Foundation."},{"year":"2016","highlight_copy":"Chris signed with the New England Patriots."},{"year":"2016","highlight_copy":"Chris and Megan celebrated the birth of their first child."},{"year":"2017","highlight_copy":"The New England Patriots won Super Bowl 51."},{"year":"2017","highlight_copy":"Chris Long signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on his 32nd birthday."},{"year":"2018","highlight_copy":"The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 52."},{"year":"2019","highlight_copy":"Chris Long Retires from NFL to focus on accelerating the Chris Long Foundation Mission"}],"headline_career":"Chris Long's Career Stats","highlight_career":[{"title":"Position","copy":"Defensive End"},{"title":"Career Sacks","copy":"54.5"},{"title":"Current Team","copy":"Philadelphia Eagles"},{"title":"Seasons with 10+ Sacks","copy":"2011, 2012"},{"title":"Draft Pick","copy":"No. 2 overall by the Rams (2008)"},{"title":"Career Tackles","copy":"300+"},{"title":"College Career Highlights","copy":"University of Virginia team captain; first and only active player to have his jersey retired."},{"title":"Super Bowl Wins","copy":"Super Bowl 51, Super Bowl 52"},{"title":"Retires from NFL","copy":"May 18, 2019"}],"headline_leadership":"Leadership","headline_donors":"Donors and Sponsors","copy_donors":"Thank you to the many organizations and individuals who\u2019ve supported our mission to tackle major problems and help us improve the lives of people around the world.","headline_donate":"Donate","intro_mission":"VISION
We believe in a world that stands up to inequity to ensure access to clean water and education are considered basic human rights that no person lacks. <\/p>
MISSION
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