Pro Football Hall of
Fame inductee and nine-time Pro Bowl selection Warren Moon has always been
generous with his time and resources. On Tuesday that generosity was once again
on display as the former Oilers, Vikings and Seahawks quarterback announced a
rededication to his non-profit organization, the Crescent Moon Foundation.
“From its
inception during my time in Houston, the Crescent Moon Foundation has always
been extremely special to me,” said Moon. “Our nation’s youth deserve every
opportunity to succeed and the foundation gives hard working children a chance
they might otherwise not have.”
Established in 1989,
the Crescent Moon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated
to providing support for educational pursuits that will benefit children most
in need who have displayed a commitment to their community, as well as other
charitable causes. As part of the Crescent Moon Foundation’s mission, the
Rising Moon Scholarship Program awards ten scholarships of up to $5,000
annually to students that demonstrate a commitment to their community, excel in
leadership and academics, and who are in need.
“My mother taught me
at a young age the importance of giving back,” said Moon, a Los Angeles native
and Washington Huskies alum. “Unfortunately, not all kids today have someone
guiding them or providing them with the means for success. It is my sincere
hope the Crescent Moon Foundation can assist in that regard.”
ABOUT WARREN MOON
Warren Moon is a nine-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in 2006. A native of Los Angeles, Moon attended the University
of Washington where in 1978 he led the Huskies to a Rose Bowl Championship and
was subsequently named the game’s MVP. Following a standout collegiate career,
he would spend six seasons with the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton
Eskimos, leading them to five Grey Cups in six seasons. From there, Moon would
join the NFL’s Houston Oilers where he racked up numerous awards including the NFL’s Man of the Year Award in 1989, the Walter Camp Man
of the Year Award in 1993 and the Bart Starr Man of the
Year Award in 1994. Following the 2000 season, Moon retired from the NFL
after a decorated career.
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