Community

Fan Food Drive

Prior to the home opener on September 9th, the Bills, led by event chairperson, Mary Wilson, hosted the 10th Annual Fan Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of WNY. Fans were encouraged to bring nonperishable food items and monetary donations to the game. Mary & Ralph Wilson matched the fans monetary donations collected at the gates through the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation. Volunteers from the Bills Women's Association, the Student Leaders and the Buffalo Jills were at the stadium gates collecting donations. The Buffalo Bills, the Food Bank of WNY,and Empire Vision's would like to thank all those who donate!

NFL 101

BlueCross BlueShield of WNY and the Buffalo Bills want you to learn what happens behind the scenes of the NFL from those who know it best. Join the Buffalo Bills staff, Alumni, and Players as we take you through the X's and O's of football. Each participant will receive a Football 101 baseball cap, Football 101 Study Guide, and dinner after the activities.

Hopeline

The Buffalo Bills and Angelo Crowell will be teaming up with Verizon Wireless again to urge fans in Western New York to help fight domestic violence. Prior to a select Buffalo Bills home game fans are asked to bring their no longer used wireless phones to Ralph Wilson Stadium where they will be collected by Verizon Wireless volunteers. The donated phones will be refurbished and recycled or sold. Proceeds will then be used to purchase phones for use by victims of domestic violence in emergency or threatening situations through Verizon Wireless' Hopeline national phone recycling program. Please check back at a later time for further information.

Student Leaders

The Buffalo Bills Time Warner Cable Student Leader program is designed to provide high school students unique experiences that will develop leadership skills in preparation for their continuing education throughout high school and college. Each year, local students are selected to participate in this year-long program. The students learn leadership skills through working with the Buffalo Bills as well as the surrounding community. They also are encouraged to bring those skills back to their high schools and demonstate what it takes to be a leader to their peers. The group meets once a month and students discuss their progress, brainstorm ideas, and observe leaders in action within the Bills organization. Applications for the program become available each May for incoming high school juniors and seniors.

Classroom Scholarship Program

The Cellino & Barnes Firm joined the Buffalo Bills in creating the Classroom Scholarship Program. Each week during Bills regular season, five classrooms will be selected to each receive a $250 scholarship from The Cellino & Barnes Firm. The scholarship is to be used for classroom supplies, projects, etc. The winners will be selected from the entries received that week. Applications may only be submitted through this website. Applicants are encouraged to re-apply each week.

Rookie Club

In its sixth year, the Bills Toyota Rookie Club makes numerous appearances throughout the season and enables the team's newest players a chance to get involved and learn about the Western New York Community. Keep checking back throughout the season as the Toyota Rookie Club continues to make appearances around the community!

What Moves U

The Buffalo Bills are proud to team up with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and the American Heart Association to create the What Moves U program that will encourage physical activity among youngsters. Responding to the continuing decline of physical education programs in many of America's schools and the lack of physical activity for today's youth, this national youth movement and awareness campaign is designed to promote physical fitness and healthy living to an increasingly inactive generation of children. Get up and get movin'! Visit www.WhatMovesU.com today!

Kid's Escaping Drugs

Nine Buffalo Bills players showed their support for Kid's Escaping Drugs event. With a $20 cash donation, Bills fans received a commemorative Bills poster and were able to participate in a one-hour autograph session at the Walden Galleria Mall on Dec. 3.

Community Ticket Program

Through the Buffalo Bills Community Ticket Program, Bills coaches and players are able to provide community groups and school children the opportunity to attend a Bills home game as the guests.  The guests are given game tickets along with a food and beverage voucher from the coaches and players. In recognition of the group and the players’ donation, there are banners along the ringwall and an announcement welcoming the guests on the scoreboard.

Bills Billieve Breast Cancer Awareness

The Buffalo Bills once again teamed up this fall with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Kaleida Health to promote breast cancer awareness. The Bills have designed an exclusive tee and hat that will be available this season. The design features the Bills' logo, the pink ribbon and the inspirational message to "Billieve". The items will retail for $22 for the women's tee, $20 for the men's tee and $20 for the pink hat. The Buffalo Bills will donate $5.00 from the sale of every tee shirt and hat to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Tees and hats will be available at The Bills Store locations in Orchard Park at Ralph Wilson Stadium and in Victor at Eastview Mall.

Taste of the Season - Buffalo Bills Style

The Buffalo Bills, One Communications, and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosted the annual "Taste of the Season - Buffalo Bills Style" Kickoff Dinner to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York. Chefs from the area's finest restaurants serve their specialties, alongside Bills players, coaches and corporate guest chefs. The food stations are themed "Teams of the NFL" that include the Bills opponents for the upcoming season.

Blood Drive

On June 6, 2008 the Buffalo Bills and American Red Cross teamed up for The Second Annual Buffalo Bills/American Red Cross Blood Drive. The event was a huge success with 337 presenting donors, 65 of which were first time donors. Robert Royal, the spokesperson for the Buffalo Bills/American Red Cross Blood Drive along with other players, Buffalo Jills and Billy Buffalo were all on hand to thank donors as they exited the Paul Maguire Club. Many players and staff of the Buffalo Bills also rolled up their selves and donated. 97 Rock did a fantastic job of spreading the word about the blood drive helping to surpass last years attendance. The American Red Cross with the help of the Buffalo Bills Student Leaders ran an exceptionally smooth event that will make a positive impact on the lives of many throughout the community.

All current eligible and new donors are urged to schedule an appointment today by calling 1.800.GIVE.LIFE or visiting www.DonateBloodNow.org.

Hometown Huddle

The Buffalo Bills, NFL, United Way and Buffalo Public Schools team up to host the annual Hometown Huddle. The event brings together Bills players and children through a national partnership between the NFL and United Way. Each fall, the Bills host a local Hometown Huddle event in partnership with its local United Way. The event is designed to educate students on the importance of staying healthy and being active through NFL Play 60. NFL Play 60 focuses on the health and wellness of young fans by encouraging them to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.