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Larry’s charity work includes supporting the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund, which was established in honor of his mom who passed away in 2003 as a result of breast cancer.

 In 2004 Larry also established the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund to support children and their families.  The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund has given money for computer equipment, vision care, and other activities to support youth.

Larry was born on August 31, 1983 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father is a sportswriter for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, and is believed to be the first reporter to cover his own son in a Super Bowl. Larry also has a younger brother, Marcus.

My interest and extensive involvement with charities is rooted within my immediate family. My Mom was involved in many non profit and charitable ventures throughout her life and the spirit of "giving" and "giving back" was instilled in me at a very young age.

I feel blessed to be able to play football professionally and the associated financial rewards allow me the freedom to pursue and actively participate in a number of charitable ventures. Beyond providing monetary assistance to worthy organizations, I enjoy being able to interact with underprivileged youth and children with disabilities.

Charitable work has become an increasingly important part of my life and I try to allow as much time as possible to actually "be involved" during the off season and even during the season when time permits.

"Strong legs run so that weak legs may walk" – a slogan of the long standing East West Shrine All-star Football Game – particularly apropos to my livelihood and my persona.

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