The United Way of Milford will kick off its 2019-2020 campaign Thursday, Oct. 3 with five-time all pro retired football player Sean Landeta as its guest speaker.
The event will take place at Subway World Headquarters from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Landeta finished his 25-year career with the second most punting yards of all time. After starting in the United States Football League, Landeta was a punter for 22 seasons with the National Football League from 1985-2006. He brought home championship titles with the New York Giants in Superbowl XXI and XXV. He played with six teams total, including the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the first punter in NFL history to earn a $1 million annual salary.
Landeta is considered the most prolific punter in NFL history. He has been considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is one of ESPN’s 50 Greatest NY Giants players. Since officially retiring from football in 2008, Landeta continues to work with the Eagles and Giants organizations and is active in the media, working for FOX Television and CBS Radio.
“We’re thrilled to have Sean Landeta with us for the annual campaign kickoff,” said Gary Johnson, President of United Way. “We are so thankful to our gracious friends at Subway for hosting this exciting event as well as our Milford community for their continued support of our mission.”
At the event, United Way will also showcase its 2019/20 campaign video, which features individuals and families helped by United Way and its partner agencies.
The United Way of Milford provides resources for 21 local nonprofit agencies that are dedicated to helping Milford’s most vulnerable community members.
“I invite you to join us in creating more opportunities for a better tomorrow,” Johnson said.
A box of diapers upon entry is the price of admission. Supplies are running low, especially on sizes 5 and 6.
To register, call Erica Bento at 203-876-6791 or via email to ebento@unitedwayofmilford.org.