Uchenna Nwosu of Los Angeles Chargers Partners with the Children's Diabetes Foundation

Football Star to Give Coaching Demonstrations and Host Activities for Children Who Have Type 1 Diabetes nn(DENVER — March 11, 2019) – Uchenna Nwosu, NFL football player for the Los Angeles Chargers, has entered a partnership with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. In addition to a public show of support through a national PSA and attendance at the Foundation’s prestigious events, Nwosu is supporting the cause through coaching demonstrations and activities with children facing the disease.nn“My mom, Amarachi, is affected by diabetes,” Nwosu explained. He says that when his mom told him the news last year, he wasn’t sure how to handle it. “I was very sad and confused and didn’t know too much about [the disease]. I didn’t know if she was going to be okay or what was wrong.”nnNwosu says his mom means everything to him and the good news is that she is currently doing well. Because of his mom’s battle with diabetes, it was an easy decision to offer his support to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Diabetes has impacted many people in Nwosu’s family, and he hopes to use this platform to continue to educate the public and raise awareness on the prevalence of diabetes.nnNwosu will host athletic activities for 25 children with type 1 diabetes on April 3. The children and their families are looking forward to a memorable afternoon with the NFL player. The activities will be April 3 at 4:30-6 p.m. at the Parade Grounds on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.nnThe following day, Nwosu will show his support at the Foundation’s Spring Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show to honor “type 1 heroes.” The annual event will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. at the Hilton Denver City Center. For more than 40 years, proceeds from this event have benefited the Children’s Diabetes Foundation to raise funds for patient support, research, and awareness.nnnnThe event’s emcee will be Ben Higgins, who is best known for his starring role on season 20 of ABC’s “The Bachelor.” Like Nwosu, Higgins is passionate about using his platform to support causes he cares about.nnA crowd of more than 700 anticipated attendees will enjoy a premiere luncheon which will include a runway fashion show presented by world-renowned designer, Rebecca Minkoff, as well as live and silent auctions offering exclusive experiences, exciting travel packages, sports memorabilia, and more. nn“It is so inspiring to see the brave face these kids with type 1 diabetes put on as they handle the needles, carb counting, physical stress, and mental stress of diabetes. We are so excited to get these heroes on the runway to celebrate their strength and resilience. The funds raised at the Spring Brass Ring help our important cause – patient support, awareness, and research – and we are so thankful to have Ben Higgins, Rebecca Minkoff, and Uchenna Nwosu at the event to support people living with type 1 diabetes,” said Dana Davis, Executive Director of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.nn During the live auction, Nwosu will present his generous donation, which includes two tickets to a Los Angeles Chargers home game in Los Angeles, warm-up field passes, a meet & greet with Uchenna, a one-night hotel stay in the Los Angeles area, and autographed cleats with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation logo that he wore during the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on December 9, 2018.nnBorn and raised in Carson, Calif., Nwosu attended the University of Southern California where he played football and earned a degree in political science. He was drafted in 2018 by the Los Angeles Chargers and just finished his rookie year. As passionate off the field as he is on the field, Nwosu’s support for causes and volunteerism includes consistently volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Carson, and he has recently began coaching their flag football team.nn[maxbutton id=”46″ url=”https://www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/event/2019-spring-brass-ring-luncheon-fashion-show/” text=”Purchase Tickets” ]