Former NFL Player Invests in Kids’ Social-Emotional Development
The 6’6â€, 268 pound (121.56 kilo) Idonije is a retired defensive player with the NFL, in which he played for 11 years. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Christian missionaries, Idonije moved at the age of 4 with his family to a small town in Manitoba, Canada, where he grew up. His parents set an example of charity and service by starting a ministry to the hungry in their area. “We were just committed to doing what we could with the resources we had.†The family made soups and sandwiches and gave them to homeless people.
