http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Find out about the Larry Fitzgerald's latest events and games http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/old-spice-larry-fitzgerald-football-procamp.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Join Arizona Cardinals 6 time Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald for football instruction and fun at the 2012 Old Spice Larry Fitzgerald Football ProCamp. in-my-words/old-spice-larry-fitzgerald-football-procamp.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/celebrity-softball-game.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Join Larry at the 2nd Annual Larry Fitzgerald Celebrity Softball Game and VIP After Party Benefiting the First Down Fund. in-my-words/celebrity-softball-game.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/helping-oxfam-america-in-east-africa.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Anquan Boldin and I have continued our trip to support the work of Oxfam America in East Africa. One of the big challenges people in Ethiopia face is that on the few days they get rain, the rains wash away taking the topsoil with it. Anquan and I joined... in-my-words/helping-oxfam-america-in-east-africa.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/thankyoufans.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Thank you fans for your support this season. The season was disappointing but we finished pretty well and our coaches are already working on making us better next year. I've been enjoying the off-season. Had great trip to Hawaii with my family for the Pro Bowl and looking forward to continuing my travels this off season! I will keep you all posted! FFF! in-my-words/thankyoufans.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/dec29.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I am happy to announce the rest of the charity donations for the seventeen weeks of the regular season. We have four more great charities that will receive $1000 from The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund. Check them out inside the blog! Also, have a happy and healthy new year!!! Talk to you in 2012! in-my-words/dec29.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/anothercardinalwin.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I'm a competitive guy and I have to admit it felt really great to get another team win on Sunday. Thank you to all the fans who have been sticking with us through thick and thin! FFF! in-my-words/anothercardinalwin.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/120811.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Thank you to all the fans who nominated some great charities! We received over 100 nominations. Some of the charities I had heard of before and others were new to me. Please see the list of charities receiving donations from The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund. More nominations will be announced at the end of the month. FFF! in-my-words/120811.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/happythanksgiving.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Happy Thanksgiving! This is a holiday to spend with family and friends and give thanks for blessings both large and small. Most of my charitable giving has been here in the US where we have so many needs. But right now I am motivated to support people in the Horn of Africa who are starving because of a historic drought. I've teamed up with my former teammate Anquan Boldin to raise money for Oxfam America which works with local organizations in Africa to save lives. Please check out the video link inside the blog, and give what you can! in-my-words/happythanksgiving.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/backtobackwins.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts We haven't been talking to much about football in the blog this year. But finally we've put up two wins in a row. Both of the wins have been team efforts with a lot of guys making big plays. Thank you fans for sticking with us - we are going to keep working hard to get more wins! in-my-words/backtobackwins.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/larrypink.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts We are still hosting a contest to make donations to charities nominated by fans. All nominations must be in by the end of November 2011. I am going to donate $1,000 to a total of 16 charitable organizations nominated by fans-a donation for each week of the regular season. I'm doing this in honor of my mom who was a leader in so many charities when I was growing up. She dedicated herself to helping other in the community and she has inspired me. in-my-words/larrypink.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/breastcancer.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts This week we're running an interview with Reona Berry, breast cancer survivor and co-founder of African American Breast Cancer Alliance. They have a great website with lots of information, and their website is dedicated in honor of my mom. http://aabcainc.org/. Check out the website and the interview! in-my-words/breastcancer.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/crucialcatchcampaign.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts This weekend marks the beginning of breast cancer awareness month. This year, I'll be donating $10,000 for every touchdown and $1,000 for every reception I have in October - the funds will be donated to organizations working to end breast cancer and to support breast cancer survivors. In addition, this week's $1,000 donation for youth is going to Phoenix Children's Hospital - nominated by two different fans, Mike and Carol. Thank you for the nomination! in-my-words/crucialcatchcampaign.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/theseasonisunderway.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts The donation this week is going to donorschoose.org. Thanks to Jennifer for nominating this charity. Jennifer is a teacher who says her husband brainwashed her into being a hardcore Cardinals fan- We appreciate the support Jennifer! If you don't know about donorschoose check it out! Also, I'm pretty excited to launch the Larry Fitzgerald Signature Line of shirts. I love these shirts! We're starting off with two dress polos and we have other shirts in the works, including a women's shirt. $25 from the sale of each shirt will be donated to the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund. in-my-words/theseasonisunderway.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/Game1blog.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It feels great to get our first win of the season. At this time of year I am so thankful to be able to get out there with my teammates and compete with the guys, playing the sport that I love. We're busy preparing to meet our next opponent in Washington DC on Sunday. I also want to announce the first donation we will be making to a charity nominated by a fan. This week we will be donating $1,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Thank you to Bill for making this nomination in honor of his daughter who is living with this condition. in-my-words/Game1blog.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/first-touchdown-of-the-season.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It felt great to get a touchdown catch in the preseason. Even with such short preparation guys are playing pretty well and playing with a lot of confidence. But we still have a lot of work to do to be ready for the start of the regular season, the wins and losses that matter for the playoffs. I want to announce a contest you'll be hearing more about from me this season. in-my-words/first-touchdown-of-the-season.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/newdeal.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Thank you to Mr. Michael Bidwill, the Bidwill family, Mr. Rod Graves, and my agent Mr. Eugene Parker, for getting a deal done before the start of the regular season. Now we can keep focusing on winning games this season! Faith Focus Finish! in-my-words/newdeal.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/preseasonwininoakland.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It's been great to finally be able to be with my team. With preseason games getting underway we can see how all the pieces fit together. The games break up the monotony of training camp. I didn't have a lot of playing time in our first game but at least I had a chance to mix it up a little bit and make a couple of catches. This week will be a nice test for us playing against the Superbowl Champion Green Bay Packers. in-my-words/preseasonwininoakland.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/camp.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Back at training camp, and it has been great to be able to work out with my teammates and coaches. I have enjoyed meeting the new guys on the team and I am looking forward to the upcoming season! We are working hard to give Cards fans something to cheer about!! And thanks for all the fans who have shown up to support us at training camp. Even at camp it helps to have the fan support! in-my-words/camp.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/Summercomestoaquickend.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts As the summer comes to a quick end, we are all grateful and relieved that a settlement has been reached in the long labor impasse, and we can all get back to what we enjoy most - football. This past off-season has been one of major uncertainty for everyone involved in the game, and I'm most happy for all the support workers and people in the "trenches" who suffered job interruptions and the potential for major losses if there were no football. in-my-words/Summercomestoaquickend.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/StillWorkingOutReallyHard.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It's a heat wave here in Minny. I've been working out every day, hoping that these talks get resolved shortly! Also I want to say a Thank You to all my Twitter followers. Sports Illustrated named @LarryFitzgerald as one of the top Twitters in sports. Couldn't do it without all of you guys!!!! Team Fitzgerald! in-my-words/StillWorkingOutReallyHard.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/allstarblog.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I've been trying to make the most of our extended off-season and have been filling my days with family and friends. I do have to admit though that as much fun as I am having this summer, I am ready to get back to work! in-my-words/allstarblog.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/fitzcamp11.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Today was the close of the Larry Fitzgerald 2011 Youth Football Camp, another successful year!!! Thank you to all 160 kids who participated. I hope you had a great time and learned something new to improve your game for the upcoming season. in-my-words/fitzcamp11.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/larryfirstdownfund.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Summer is finally here and a lot of kids are out of school for a few months. We all have to do our part to make sure the kids have a good summer. That's why The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund is making a donation to organizations doing good work for kids this summer. in-my-words/larryfirstdownfund.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/roddywhiteevent.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Still no NFL camps but in two weeks I'll be having my youth football camp in Minnesota. Last year we had a lot of the top high school football athletes in attendance and this year should be no different. So many NFL players helped me when I was in high school and I really enjoy helping the young guys now. It's really different not having team practices at this time of year but I'm doing pretty well staying in shape. in-my-words/roddywhiteevent.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/memorialdayblog.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Happy Memorial Day! It's kind of strange having Memorial Day weekend without having practices and meetings with my team. But I'm still working out and trying to stay in shape. It will be great to have the long weekend to relax with family and friends. in-my-words/memorialdayblog.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/mothersdayblog.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I hope all the mothers out there had a very Happy Mother's Day. I miss my mom every day and I'm glad I had so many good years with her. I don't know where I might be today without all of her love and support when I was growing up. in-my-words/mothersdayblog.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/thankyou.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I just want to say a quick thank you to everyone who supported our charitable events last weekend. We raised a lot of money for some great causes and I really appreciate all the support that was shown. Special thanks to my family for all their help regarding the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund Events in Minneapolis, all the players in the Softball Tournament in Phoenix, and big thanks to Greg Jennings and Jordin Sparks who came to show their support in both cities. Back at it on Monday, FFF! in-my-words/thankyou.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/larrylondon.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts The last stop on my recent trip was London. I was there for a few days to relax and see the sights before taking the long plane trip home. That was the end of a trip where I was able to travel all over East Africa including Arusha, the Serengeti National Park, Nairobi, the Seychelles, and the Mara Plains. I experienced some of the most incredible sunrises out in remote areas where you can see for miles in every direction. After two weeks in Africa I headed to Barcelona and Lisbon, before going to London. in-my-words/larrylondon.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/jumping-with-the-masai-warriors.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I started my current trek in the lush jungle of Virunga Volcanoes which is between the Rwanda/Uganda boarder. The jungle is the home of the mountain gorilla, of which there are only about 355 left in existence. in-my-words/jumping-with-the-masai-warriors.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/larry-in-the-middle-east.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts To say the least, the week and a half I recently spent in the Middle East was an experience of a lifetime. I usually travel alone but for the first time I was accompanied by my brother Marcus. I was happy to to experience other cultures and see the world with him. in-my-words/larry-in-the-middle-east.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/superbowl-2010.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I was determined to get to Dallas on Tuesday despite the weather. Wednesday I’ve been invited to participate in a ribbon cutting for a School Library Makeover Target has done at an elementary school in Dallas. in-my-words/superbowl-2010.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/pro-bowl.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It’s an honor to be in Hawaii again for the Pro Bowl. This is my fifth Pro Bowl in seven seasons in-my-words/pro-bowl.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/2010-season-recap.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts The 2010 season was one of those that you want to immediately put behind you and move forward. in-my-words/2010-season-recap.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/its-breast-cancer-awareness-month-again.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month again. It can’t be said too often: early detection of breast cancer greatly improves a woman’s chance of survival. in-my-words/its-breast-cancer-awareness-month-again.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/another-hard-fought-win.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts This week we got another hard-fought win. in-my-words/another-hard-fought-win.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/second-annual-larry-fitzgerald-friends-celebrity-servers-night-at-mortons-the-steakhouse-2.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts The stars will shine brightly on the evening of Monday, Aug. 30th during the Second Annual Larry Fitzgerald & Friends Celebrity Servers Night at Morton’s The Steakhouse in-my-words/second-annual-larry-fitzgerald-friends-celebrity-servers-night-at-mortons-the-steakhouse-2.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/preparing-for-the-2010-season.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts It seems like just yesterday that we were playing in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game in New Orleans, but 6 1/2 months have passed, and camp is starting. in-my-words/preparing-for-the-2010-season.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/excitement-and-travel-at-home.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts This weekend was full of excitement and travel in the US. Last Friday I spent some time with Q down in Boca Florida for the annual Q Fest. in-my-words/excitement-and-travel-at-home.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/carol-fitzgerald-memorial-fund-weekend.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Thank you to everyone who showed up to support the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund over the weekend of April 9th and 10th to celebrate the accomplishments and joy my Mom, Carol, brought to people’s lives. in-my-words/carol-fitzgerald-memorial-fund-weekend.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/volunteering-in-india.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts I am in India to volunteer my time to help my neighbor and friends Mr and Mrs Bill Austin and Heather Sauber who have a passion to give children the gift of sound. in-my-words/volunteering-in-india.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/visit-to-thailand.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts The finale of my Asian trip was a visit to Thailand, the land of smiles... in-my-words/visit-to-thailand.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/day-at-the-oriental-hotel.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Just spent the day at the oriental hotel. in-my-words/day-at-the-oriental-hotel.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/a-lot-can-happen-in-a-month.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Just a few short weeks ago I was attending the Super Bowl. in-my-words/a-lot-can-happen-in-a-month.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/bike-tour-outside-of-hanoi.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Here is a new photo taken during a 40 mile bike tour outside of Hanoi. in-my-words/bike-tour-outside-of-hanoi.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/trip-of-a-lifetime.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts This offseason I’m visiting several countries in Asia. in-my-words/trip-of-a-lifetime.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/thank-you-for-your-support-this-season.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Obviously we’re disappointed with the outcome of the season. We would like to have played better. But it doesn’t diminish what we accomplished during the season. in-my-words/thank-you-for-your-support-this-season.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/the-playoffs-are-finally-here.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Waking up this morning I'm feeling great after that roller coaster ride last night in the Wild Card game against Green Bay. in-my-words/the-playoffs-are-finally-here.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/getting-our-10th-win-was-a-great-milestone-for-our-team.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts First I want to thank the fans for supporting us so far this season. To get our 10th win was a great milestone for our team. in-my-words/getting-our-10th-win-was-a-great-milestone-for-our-team.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/division-title-with-the-win-in-detroit.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts Thanks to all of the fans who have stuck with us and cheered us on to our second consecutive Division title with the win in Detroit. in-my-words/division-title-with-the-win-in-detroit.html http://www.larryfitzgerald11.com:80/in-my-words/fitz-coldstone-gift-cards.html?utm_source=larryfitzgerald11-web&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=blog-posts For the next few weeks Cold Stone Creamery is still offering my signature gift cards. A portion of the proceeds from every card will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. in-my-words/fitz-coldstone-gift-cards.html