If a kid sees someone who looks like them doing something that they thought they couldn’t do, that really means something and makes a difference. Becoming a father awakened Ovie to the connection of human health to our planet's health through a series of family difficulties when his two youngest children were born premature. ‘The environment is connected to Ovie Mughelli flanked by Laura Turner Seydel (r) and Leilani Münter, the self-described eco “vegan, hippie chick with a race car” (Photo credit: Getty Images)Ovie: I learned that climate change is not just about polar bears. Underserved and unengaged communities are impacted by climate issues for a longer duration. And, even though I was drafted I just tried to survive that first training camp. So, now, flash forward to 2007. So I felt comfortable talking about my climate activism with them. ... His latest initiative is challenging the public to help get the ‘Gridiron Green’ comic into 20,000 schools across the United States. GridIron Green is a graphic novel that approaches environmental education and action through a partnership and collaboration with Unicef and Comic Uniting Nation. You have to give people the mindset to make green normal.’ And Laura again pressed me about kids, saying, ‘Ovie, you can’t say you love kids if you don’t advocate for the environment!”That hits home because my wife and I have three kids — our first two are girls and then a boy. It was a humble beginning, all of us in a one bedroom apartment, sleeping on the floor. They basically asked, ‘is climate change real?’ I told ’em, ‘Yeah, it’s not only real, it’s human caused and we need to deal with it, sooner rather than later.’ And they came around on it. It’s not so important as access to education, life skills.’ Laura’s response? So I get the environmental football camps and the speaking engagements. Before getting to your evolution as a climate change fighter and to Gridiron Green, tell us your back story.Ovie Mughelli: Thanks for the opportunity, Lew. They eventually became second family to me. Other guys fought fiercely with me, saying ‘it’s a hoax,’ or ‘climate change is just a way for the government to take more of my money.’ I don’t know that I changed those minds.GSB: Sounds like, from talking to eco-athletes who are active today, that the locker rooms sound similar as they did a decade or so ago. You didn’t see anything like that on TV.
He founded the There are a few things that inspire my push for environmental justice and diversity in STEM. I wondered, are my kids and their grandkids going to have to deal with even worse air quality in the future? Still, I kept going and in 2012 I had a friend-of-a-friend who is an artist, do an even better sketch.Kwame from Captain Planet (Credit: Captain Planet Foundation)Ovie: It kinda went on the back burner for several years — I didn’t really know how to market a comic book. And I can’t do that unless I get everyone excited about making practical lifestyle changes to help our planet by practicing sustainability. The Ovie Mughelli Foundation has a vested interest in empowering and educating youth as well as the less engaged, diverse communities to become the next generation of environmental change agents. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The GSB Interview: Ex-Atlanta Falcon Ovie Mughelli, Creator of “Gridiron Green” Comic Superhero Once I established myself in Baltimore, I started thinking about how I could give back. All by Ovie Mughelli Mon, 15 jun 2020 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Started the Ovie Mughelli Foundation in 2008 and the Gridiron Green comic was inspired by his love of the comic/cartoon Captain Planet; For him, sports is love, creates relationships and an outlet to be the best version of yourself; Words of Wisdom from Ovie Mughelli: "Love others and know that you are loved." I sketched out a rough version in 2009, showed to some corporations and the NFL for sponsorship back then; they showed some initial interest but not enough to fund it. Environmental justice, the right to clean air and water, the right to live healthy, were the themes. Like every parent, I want to give my kids the best.

Gridiron Green Gridiron Green, Defender of the Earth, by Ovie Mughelli, among the best fullbacks in NFL history Shout out to Matt Bahr, co creator and illustrator We’ve developed sports programs and gaming tools that interact and teach young children and teens about environmental issues and what they can do to help save the planet. What if the doctor hadn’t known about the air quality and the threat it posed? I also emphasized that shifting to a greener, cleaner economy would be a winner job-wise and otherwise.GSB: Did you talk about environment and the climate in the locker room with your Falcons teammates? The Ovie Mughelli Foundation is excited for the 1st round of crowdfunding to develop programs and curriculum for diverse groups and ensure that anyone can become a STEM professional. Grew up in New York City until third grade, then moved to Charleston, South Carolina through my high school years. The first issue of Gridiron Green Five questions with former NFL player and protector of the planet, Ovie Mughelli. Gridiron Green is a graphic novel that approaches environmental education and action through a partnership and collaboration with Unicef and Comic Uniting Nations.The Green Tailgate an environmentally conscious party with the perfect combination of food, fun, and entertainment.Recycle on the Run is an extreme obstacle course conducted outdoors or in large indoor spaces that combines football drills with fun, environmental trivia challenges.This town hall panel discussion will bring to the forefront celebrity advocates, environmental change agents and those in corporate sustainability space together.This one and a half day camp will teach students high level football drills alongside professional trainers and former NFL players.Participants will go through a “round robin” session of environmental workshops and game show activities all to test their eco-knowledge.To solve the world’s environmental challenges we must address issues that disproportionately impact POC/low income communitiesOvie Mughelli realized through his own life experiences, and having two premature children, that there was a bigger issue, money, fame, and resources weren’t enough to change the air quality in his hometown, to bring his children safely out of the hospital.Join today to receive updates about local green volunteer opportunities.GridIron Green is a graphic novel that approaches environmental education and action through a partnership and collaboration with Unicef and Comic Uniting Nation.We leverage our partners’ global platform, reach, and unified mission to maximize exposure and create awareness of environmental actions and their impact on the world.Environmental issues have become a growing concern for people around the globe.

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