FREE Camp to be Held in Ryans' Hometown

Just months after establishing the DeMeco Ryans Foundation, the reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year will kickoff the first of many foundation sponsored events on Friday, June 29 in his hometown of Bessemer, Alabama. The DeMeco Ryans Football Camp will give area youngsters the opportunity to directly interact with Ryans and other camp coaches. If the thought of learning fundamentals from an NFL star isn’t enough maybe the fact that Ryans’ camp is FREE of charge is convincing enough for youngsters to attend. The goal of the first DeMeco Ryans Foundation Football Camp is clear. “We not only want to teach the kids the fundamentals of the game but also give them the fundamentals of a successful life,” explains Ryans. “When they leave the camp Friday afternoon we want them to realize that character matters and is huge to personal success.” The camp is limited to the first 100 to register and is open to youngsters entering the fifth through tenth grades. Registration will begin on the day of camp at 7:30 a.m. at Snitz-Snider Memorial Stadium in Bessemer. The camp will conclude at 4 p.m. with lunch and snacks provided throughout the day.  Established earlier this year, the DeMeco Ryans Foundation’s mission is to give back to the communities that helped him achieve his personal success.