Since entering the NFL, Nece has consistently stepped up as a leader. He established himself as a team captain in Tampa where he set an example for his teammates to follow with his work ethic both on the field and in the community.

Nece founded the Ryan Nece Foundation in an effort to increase his extensive community service efforts in the Tampa Bay area. Nece has made community giving and charitable work a daily part of his life since joining the NFL in 2002. Now, he has designed a Good Samaritan Program to help enhance the quality of life of those truly in need. As a good samaritan himself, Nece has created a program that strives to provide physical, financial and spiritual assistance for those less fortunate around the Bay area.

The Ryan Nece Foundation operates programs throughout the year, including the Good Samaritan Awards Program, the Good Samaritan Holiday Celebration, and the Mind & Body Clinic. Through the Good Samaritan Awards Program, the foundation recognizes Bay area high school students monthly for academic achievements as well as contributions to community service and awards two college scholarships annually. The holiday celebration provides Thanksgiving meals and holiday gifts to children and families in need, while the Mind & Body Clinic helps teen athletes reach their full potential, regardless of sport, through fundamental physical training and discussions on nutrition and mental focus.

Ryan Nece launched the Power of Giving campaign on June 9, 2009 to encourage individuals to make a powerful impact on their community. Nece provided approximately 55 Tampa Bay leaders and philanthropists with $55 each and challenged them to use that money to have a positive effect on someone in need.

The Power of Giving was created out of Nece's belief that we can't rely on charities and non-profit organizations to make a difference in the community...it takes individuals as well. If we all want to see a more positive society, then we must each take advantage of the opportunities we have to do good. The smallest act of giving can have the largest impact in someone's life. If not you, then who?

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