Hey everyone!! Hope you’re all enjoying the beginning of spring right now. This is just a quick note to everyone interested in the foundation. We will be taking a short break from all things foundation. We have really appreciated the outpouring of support we have receive both this season and post…WORLD CHAMPS. We will return to work on March 20th. We will talk to you all again then. While we’re out you can continue to work hard, play passionately, love NOLA, DREAM BIG!!

I mean winning the Super Bowl was one of the greatest nights of my life. Who would have thought it would be equaled just days later. I hope you all had half as much fun as we did on the float because we had the best time ever. It was my favorite night ever in New Orleans. It really just cemented all of you as the greatest fans in pro sports. No other NFL team in history has ever had a celebration like that one. I know to a man, every guy on this team could not thank everyone enough for being behind us like you were. We can’t wait to do it again next year. THANK YOU

Photo credit to our good friend and ridiculously talented Beebe Tran

I love my Roo Girl and Potato

Stephanie and P.J. Lailhengue and Jill and Chris Kenyon are SUPERFANS!!!

Your New Orleans Saints are World Champions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you all so much for a season full of support and encouragement. Drew said it best at the parade. “We won this Super Bowl for the best fans in the world.” I can’t say enough about all of you and how great you all were for the past 27 weeks (Wow! That’s a long season). Lets celebrate this win for a good while this off-season, and then lets go to Dallas next February. Who Dat!!!!!!!!!! GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!

The family celebrating

There has been an huge show of support from my hometown of Milford, Ohio this week and I just wanted to say thank you. It has been so awesome to see how many people from back home have followed me this season. I hope to have you all behind us this coming Sunday, your support means a lot. So thanks again to all my fellow Eagles!!!

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I just want to thank Stevie G and T Pot for having us on the Afternoon Swirl today. Mandy and I had a great time with them. You can check out the interview here.

I really can’t explain how excited Mandy and I are right now. Let me just take a second to thank all of the fans so so much for their incredible support. I can’t believe how much energy you all can bring into that dome every week. I know that everyone will remember that moment in the dome when the ball flew through the uprights for a long time. We have one more week left to finish this great ride of a season and it’s great to know we have the Who Dat Nation behind us. See you in Miami!!!!

photo credit to Michael DeMocker

#64 Zach Strief’s Dream Big Foundation and Phil’s Grill raise funds for CASA!
Phil’s Grill Donates Proceeds from the Specialty Burger and Ballot Collections.

Phil’s Grill is celebrating the Saints march to the Super Bowl by co-hosting a fundraiser for CASA along with Saints Offensive Tackle #64 Zach Strief. Zach Strief created the Dream Big Foundation that serves to enrich the lives of children in our community. The Dream Big Foundation has pledged to match Phil’s Grill’s contribution to CASA. Zach has created Phil’s Grill’s January Burger of the Month “#64 Eligible.” Phil’s Grill will donate the proceeds from each “#64 Eligible” sold. Guests can vote for “Their Favorite Saints Linemen of All Time.” The offensive line candidates include- Jim Dombrowski, Stan Brock, Willie Roaf and Brad Edelman. All ballot donations ($1 per vote) will be donated to CASA. Ballots will be randomly drawn at the end of the month for prizes including a tour of the Saints training facility, dinner at Phil’s Grill with Zach Strief and autographed Saints pennants, footballs and aprons.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) New Orleans trains diligent, committed everyday citizens to stand up for abused and neglected children — Volunteers are taught how to advocate for the best interest of foster children who are under the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish Juvenile Court. By getting involved, volunteers can help break the cycle of child abuse. Being a CASA Volunteer is an opportunity which has the ability to impact multiple generations in the future.

Zach Strief, co-host of the fundraiser said, “We are honored to partner with a New Orleans institution like Phil’s Grill and to be able to help the amazing children and volunteers associated with CASA. While we know that everyone will enjoy the “#64 Eligible” burger, we ultimately hope that the partnership will create awareness surrounding the great efforts of CASA.”

“I am really humbled to partner with Zach and Mandy. They’ve shown a true commitment to the community and to the kids specifically. Their dedication is contagious and inspiring,” explained Phil de Gruy, owner and operator of Phil’s Grill.

GIVE THE LINEMEN SOME LOVE continues throughout the month of January at Phil’s Grill. Phil’s Grill is a locally owned and operated burger joint. PHILANTHROPY is Phil’s Grill’s charitable organization that supports local schools, churches and community groups.

Get to Phil’s to try “#64 Eligible” today! You WON’T be disappointed–and you’ll help the special and amazing people of CASA! Tell ‘em Mandy & Zach sent ya!

Special thanks to Rob Carlisle and Michelle Blum Gallo of CASA!

Get your “I love boys in Black & Gold” tees today! Only $20. Ladies sizes S-XL. Email dreambignola@gmail.com to order your shirt today! Please include your size. Get them now! They’re going fast! Great Christmas gifts! All proceeds benefit local children’s charities!