BIG NIGHT OUT was simply a success! We couldn’t have done it without the help of so many! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you–thank you–thank you for supporting this special group! There will be more to come, but we just had to post the final total! Please, remember to support Cafe Reconcile throughout the year! Visit them online at reconcileneworleans.org. Special thanks to our friends at Studio Tran for SUCH amazing shots! Visit them online at www.studiotran.com.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET?! BUY THEM TODAY!

EMAIL DREAMBIGNOLA@GMAIL.COM to receive the link to buy your tickets online today!

Please join us in making dreams–big or small– come true.

DREAM BIG NOLA,
ZACH

Hey, it’s Mandy! I couldn’t wait for Zach to get home… I HAD to post this photos! This is my dream! My boys in black and gold are 12-0 AND NFC South Division Champs! Ok, the photos go like this…. first, THE WINNING KICK! Second, Zach and Mike Bell are about to celebrate. And then….Big Zach picks up the AWESOME Mike Bell! Troy looks like he wants in, too! LOVE IT! I know Zach will write later, but I had to share! Thanks to Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Gary for attending the game and sending us these memorable moments! We love you!

Well, what can I say? Monday night was quite an experience for us all. Once again the Who Dat Nation showed up and made their presence felt…. really I can feel noise at these games. It was an amazing environment and I know our fans once again made it very difficult for a team to come into the dome and escape with a win. We all enjoyed this day off and tomorrow it’s off to get started on the Redskins. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the “Big Night Out.” They are almost gone… the response has been great and thank you so much for to all who have already purchased. We have collected some once in a lifetime auction items and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to purchase. Just as a little teaser… how about a black and gold blue dog print signed by your favorite Saints players, and George Rodrigue himself. Many more unique items will be available. Can’t wait to see you all!!

Photo credit to Micheal Hebert

I have so much to be thankful for this year. I’m so thankful for our special fans–you truly are the best in the NFL. I’m grateful for the Saints organization for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream–and to live in New Orleans. All of my family and friends—you make my life so wonderful. May you all have the best Thanksgiving yet.

Our AWESOME friends at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company have this displayed below their sign. WE LOVE IT! We are so thankful to Don Noel and Paul McGoey who have provided TREMENDOUS help for our BIG NIGHT OUT! They are truly a blessing to our family and foundation.

Head on over to New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company today for a FABULOUS meal! The thin fried catfish and french fries are Zach’s favorite!

This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for–our family, our amazing friends, our health, 10-0 and who could forget our AWESOME SAINTS FANS! We know everyone is looking forward to BIG NIGHT OUT, but on Thansgiving Eve, we invite you to join us for MISSION: Give Thanks. 7pm-midnight. Generations Hall. Proceeds benefit local charities, including The Zach Strief Dream Big Foundation. See below. We hope to see you there!

Hey everyone!! Another win in the books. What a ride it has been so far!! I am writing this on the plane trip home and let me tell you the spirits are high. We are going to enjoy this win tonight then tomorrow it’s on to the New England Patriots. I can’t wait to see you all at the dome on Monday… what a party it’s going to be!! A big thank you to all the Saints faithful that traveled to Tampa to cheer us on. We were very well supported once again.

Sorry I’ve been away for a while everyone. We got out of St. Louis with win #9!!! What a ride it’s been this year. I want to thank all of the fans who were out in St. Louis making it sound like a Saints home game this week. Nothing like hearing our “Who Dats” in another team’s stadium. Hope to hear you again this week at Tampa while we go for #10. Geaux Saints!!!

Strief Named Morton’s Community Player of the Week

NewOrleansSaints.com
Saturday, November 14, 2009 – 8:00 AM

Tackle Zach Strief was selected as the Morton’s the Steakhouse Community Player of the Game at last Sunday’s home game versus the Panthers. Each year, Strief makes countless visits to local schools and hospitals in the Greater New Orleans area. He also participates in several annual community events including Saints Pep Rallies held at Magnolia Adult School (which provides assistance to mentally challenged adults) and the Players’ Turkey Giveaway at the Dryades YMCA where at least 1,000 families receive a turkey and a bag of groceries with all the holiday fixings. As part of the Saints’ offensive linemen’s charitable organization, OL4NO, Strief also distributes bicycles and helmets for underprivileged kids at their yearly Christmas Bike Giveaway.

Congratulations to Zach Strief… Morton’s The Steakhouse Community Players of the Game.

This program is sponsored by Morton’s The Steakhouse…The Preferred Steakhouse of the New Orleans Saints.