Maryville Academy

Rebuilding Lives. Rekindling Spirits. Renewing Hope.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

https://www.maryvilleacademy.org/donatevolunteer/donatenow/

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission, Vision, Values
    • Our History
    • Our Leadership
      • Maryville’s Board of Directors
    • Maryville Code of Ethics
    • Our Model of Care
    • Our Alumni
  • Programs
    • Maryville Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
      • CYO Grade School Track & Field Meet 2019
      • Advisory Council
    • Maryville Children’s Healthcare Center
      • Caregiver Training
      • Center Guidelines and Visiting
      • Children’s Healthcare Center Staff
      • Diagnoses and Conditions Treated
      • Children’s Healthcare Center Wishes and Needs
      • Referral Guide
    • Maryville Crisis Nursery
      • How We Care for Your Child
      • Questions & Answers for Parents
      • Crisis Nursery Volunteer Opportunities
      • Crisis Nursery Advisory Council
      • Crisis Nursery Wish List
    • Maryville Golf Academy
      • Flagstick Newsletter
      • Golf Academy Success Story
    • Maryville Jen School
      • Academic Program
      • Vocational Program
      • CAAEL
      • Jen School Wishes and Needs List
      • Advisory Council
    • Family Behavioral Health Clinic
    • Residential Programs
      • St. Monica Home Program
        • Moms Recovery Home Substance Abuse Services
        • Mom’s Recovery Home Program Wishes and Needs
      • Residential Services for Girls
        • Wish List for Casa Imani and Casa Salama
      • St. Dominic Savio Home and St. Teresa of Calcutta Home
    • Stephen Sexton Training Institute
    • Maryville Special Events and Sports Complex
    • Augustus Tolton Peace Center
  • Media
    • News
    • Message from Sr. Cathy Ryan, Executive Director on March 17, 2020
    • Maryville Video Gallery
    • Maryville Photo Gallery
      • Crisis Nursery Christmas Party 2019
      • Jen School Holiday Sip & Shop 2019
      • Jammin’ with Jen 2019
      • CYO 4th Annual Golf Classic 2019
      • IGPA-Maryville Gleason Cup 2019
      • CYO Grade School Track & Field Meet 2019
      • Crisis Nursery Ladies Luncheon 2019
      • Ed Block Courage Award to Zach Miller 2019
      • Cardinal Blessing for Center for Children 2018
      • Annual Gala 2018
    • TV/Video
    • The Voice
    • 2019 Annual Report
  • Events
  • Join Our Team
    • Maryville Employee Benefits
    • Become a Volunteer
  • Ways to Give
    • Donate Now
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Grant Awards
    • Our Supporting Organizations
    • Ed Block Courage Award
    • Charitable Tax-Free IRA Rollover
    • Giving Societies
    • Planned Giving and Bequests
    • Volunteer Your Time
    • Program Wish Lists
  • News Feed

Chicago Bears’ Robbie Gould to Visit Maryville for Ed Block Courage Award Luncheon

Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 1 NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Chicago. The Packers defeated the Bears 31-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9)  watches the action on the playing field during an NFL football game in  2015 in Chicago.  (Scott Boehm via AP)

All-Pro Chicago Bears Kicker Robbie Gould recently learned that his teammates thought a lot of him. This realization came about when it was announced that Gould’s fellow Chicago Bears had nominated him to receive the 2016 Ed Block Courage Award.

Each year, the Ed Block Courage Awards honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. This award is unique in that the recipients are selected solely by a vote of their teammates. Every fall, all 32 NFL teams conduct a vote which results in each team selecting their Ed Block Courage Award recipient for the year.

“When your teammates are involved in the process, to know that you have that kind of respect, is what every player in the locker room wants,” Gould said. “You work with them 24/7 and spend every waking moment with the exact same goal of playing in the Super Bowl in mind. This kind of honor means more coming from them.”

On Tuesday, April 5, Maryville and the Chicago Bears will salute Gould at the Ed Block Courage Luncheon, an event that benefits the Ed McCaskey Scholarship Fund. The celebration will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryville’s Des Plaines Campus, 1150 N. River Road.  

The Ed Block Courage Award recipient symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. He is also a community role model. For Gould, reaching out to his fans is a common, everyday occurrence.  “I’ve learned that you can change lives by just stopping on the sidewalk for five minutes to say hello,” Gould said. “For players like me, sometimes those individual conversations change your perspective. They can enrich your life in some way as well.”

With this award, Gould will become a major component of the Courage House National Support Network for Kids. The Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian.

For more than 28 years, the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation has celebrated the courageous efforts of players in the NFL while raising the nation’s awareness of the plight of abused children in NFL communities.  The Maryville Crisis Nursery is honored to be part of the Ed Block Courage House Network, in recognition of its support and quality care for children and families in the Chicago area. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, the Maryville Crisis Nursery prevents child abuse and neglect by providing free, short-term childcare for families who are dealing with medical emergencies, homelessness or other traumatic situations.

Gould credits his family, friends and network of supporters with helping him achieve the success he enjoys today. “You don’t get to the NFL without a lot of hard work and without the help of others – parents, coaches, friends, brothers, sisters,” he said. “But ultimately, you don’t do things to win awards. You expect to go in there and do your job and use your platform as a football player to change and improve the lives of others. You do it to give back to the community that has supported you.”

Tickets to the Ed Block Courage Award Luncheon are $65 each. Tables of eight can be purchased for $520. Proceeds will benefit the Ed McCaskey Scholarship Fund. The event will begin with a meet-and-greet with Gould and some of his Chicago Bears teammates. Luncheon and award ceremony will follow.  For more information, please contact Tina Hock at 847-294-1982 or restivo-hockt@maryvilleacademy.org.

Filed Under: Media, News Tagged With: Chicago Bears, Ed Block Courage Award, McCaskey, NFL, Robbie Gould

Please help us care for children and strengthen families.

Donate Now

Information

Nondiscrimination Policy
Affiliations and Associations
Privacy Policy
Maryville’s Program Sites

Maryville Biometric Policy

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Employment

Maryville Employment Benefits
Employee Emergency Notification

All Available Positions

Calendar

There are no upcoming events at this time.

View All Events

Contact Us

Contact Us

1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016

(847) 294-1999

Complete Facility Locations
Maryville Center for Children
Maryville Des Plaines Campus
Maryville Eisenberg Campus

Copyright © 2021 · Log in