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NFL Man of Year Awards on NBC

Feb 1, 2012

NBC will broadcast NFL Honors this Saturday evening at 9pm Eastern and Pacific.  Philip will be in Indianapolis for the event....

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Channel 8 Congratulates Philip

Jan 30, 2012

San Diego Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers is recognized for his contributions and commitment to San Diego's abused, neglected and abandoned children....

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Pro Bowl Practice With Philip

Jan 28, 2012

Go to a Pro Bowl practice with Philip Rivers....

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Philip Makes a Wish Come True

Jan 28, 2012

7-year-old Jaime's wish was to meet Philip Rivers....

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Philip Finalist for Payton Award

Jan 23, 2012

San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers is a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award....

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Help Foster Kids, Win From Philip

Jan 18, 2012

To raise awareness and support San Diego's foster children, The Rivers of Hope Foundation is giving away a great prize each month to one lucky San Diego fan....

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Philip Announces 3rd Annual Football Camp

Jan 9, 2012

San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers, announces the details for The 2012 Old Spice Philip Rivers Football ProCamp. Camp will be June 23 & 24 from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the UC San Diego NCRA Fields....

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Philip Donates Chargers Tickets to Foster Kids

Dec 15, 2011

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - It was a very special afternoon Sunday for some local foster children....

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Rivers of Hope and Channel 8 Partner

Dec 4, 2011

San Diego television news leader, KFMB Channel 8 and the Rivers of Hope Foundation have formed a partnership to help kids in foster care....

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San Pasqual Dragons Advance in National Rankings

Dec 4, 2011

The San Pasqual 'Field of Hope' has made a difference.  Hosting home games has given the team the advantage of the 'home field' and the team has improved in naitonal rankings, up 36!...

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Adoption Calendar 2012

Nov 29, 2011

Philip has been volunteering his time to the cause and plight of kids in foster care.  One of the most stirring projects he has contributed to is the annual Adoption Calendar....

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Birthday Party Results in Donation to ROH

Nov 2, 2011

San Diegans, Ben Antoniades and Liam Brogan, recently were given a 'joint' tenth birthday party.  But instead of receiving gifts, they ask all of their friends and family to make a donation to the Rivers of Hope Foundation instead....

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Philip Speaks at San Pasqual

Sep 29, 2011

The ribbon cutting ceremonies at San Pasqual Academy featured several dignitaries and supporters including Philip Rivers.  See the Chargers.com video of the event....

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Field of Hope Dedication

Sep 28, 2011

The student body at San Pasqual Academy will now have a place to cheer their Dragons football team after unveiling a state-of-the-art football field, the Field of Hope....

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Camp Connect Brings Tears & Smiles

Sep 22, 2011

Each year, the foster children of San Diego County are given opportunities to find and spend time with brothers and sisters also in foster care.
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Lemonade for Kids of Hope

Sep 20, 2011

Driving the neighborhood streets of Poway was eye-catching last month.  Several children from the community decided to show their support for the Rivers of Hope Foundation....

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I Love This Car!

Sep 12, 2011

Ultimate Fan Mobile winner, Mike Jensen of Chula Vista, says "Thank You".  The car is great! People honk, wave, scream out all different crazy things....

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San Pasqual First Home Game Sept. 2nd

Aug 29, 2011

San Pasqual Academy in Escondido has had a long-standing dream of building its own field for the football team, and now it's become a reality....

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Rivers of Hope Secures NFL Grant

Aug 29, 2011

The Rivers of Hope Foundation requested a grant for San Pasqual Academy's Field of Hope from the NFL recently.  ...

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In Memory of Emeline McDole Ellis

Aug 17, 2011

The nephew and neice of longtime Adoptions Coordinator Emeline McDole Ellis recently made a memorial donation to the Rivers of Hope Foundation....

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Rivers Answers Questions

Aug 10, 2011

Have you ever wanted to ask San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers a question? Now you can. Throughout the 2011 season each week Rivers will post a video feed on PhilipRivers.com answering a question submitted by a fan....

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New Website Feature - ASK PHILIP

Jul 18, 2011

As the 2011 football season gets underway, we thought it would be a great time to get Philip to answer your questions about FOOTBALL....

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Charity Support in San Diego

Jul 15, 2011

The second annual Philip Rivers 5K Walk and Fun Run drew a crowd estimated at more than 5,000  at NTC Park at Liberty Station on June 11th.  All the charities that Rivers of Hope Foundation supports participated with booths, information and runners....

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Spring Fling Success

Jul 15, 2011

Each year San Diego County Adoptions creates an event that introduces available foster kids to qualified parents hoping to adopt....

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Voices For Children Success Story

Jul 3, 2011

The Rivers of Hope Foundation supports the Special Advocates program in San Diego.  This is the story of Candace, a former foster youth of Voices for Children, a private nonprofit agency that transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in San Diego County through volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs)....

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Rivers Becomes Coach for Campers

Jun 27, 2011

Kandy was one of more than 300 children who participated in the Philip Rivers Football Camp this weekend at the University of California San Diego...

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Lamar Billboards donates to Rivers of Hope

Jun 27, 2011

Lamar Advertising has donated a billboard to Rivers of Hope Foundation to show the children available for adoption in San Diego....

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Video Interviews from 2011 Philip Rivers 5K Walk

Jun 13, 2011

619Sports.Net's Dan McClellan contributed this feature story and video on the Philip Rivers 5k Fun Run and Walk....

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Philip Rivers’ 5K Draws Crowd of 5,000

Jun 12, 2011

The second annual Philip Rivers 5K Walk and Fun Run presented by EDCO drew a crowd estimated at more than 5,000 with 2,500 particiapting in the race held earlier today at NTC Park at Liberty Station....

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Old Spice Philip Rivers Football Camp

Jun 10, 2011

Join San Diego Chargers All-Pro quarterback Philip Rivers for football instruction and fun at the 2011 Old Spice Philip Rivers Football Camp....

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ROH Teams Up with Local Adoption Agencies for this Weekend’s 5K

Jun 6, 2011

Philip Rivers and the Rivers of Hope Foundation Team Up with Local Adoption Agencies for this Weekend’s 5K...

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San Pasqual Field of Hope Nears Completion

May 31, 2011

The San Pasqual Academy in Escondido has had a long-standing dream of building its own field for the football team, and now it's become a reality....

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Chula Vista City Employee Wins Car

May 27, 2011

The Rivers of Hope Foundation and the Jammer Family Foundation, the official charities of San Diego Chargers stars Philip Rivers and Quentin Jammer, presented a brand new Mazda 2 to Michael D. Jensen of Chula Vista today....

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Winner of Car Announced Today!

May 25, 2011

Philip and Quentin Jammer were on hand this morning to award the winner his new car!...

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Angels Cheer with Philip Rivers

May 11, 2011

Philip Rivers loves Angels!  The Rivers of Hope Foundation is committed to finding every child a forever family and has partnered with Angels as part of that mission....

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Field of Hope Goal Posts Go UP!

May 9, 2011

Construction is well underway on the Field of Hope at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido....

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Car Raffle Winner Revealed

May 6, 2011

Join Philip Rivers and Quentin Jammer May 25th at 7:50am on Fox 5.  Philip and Quentin will award the car on-the-air!...

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San Diego Gas & Electric Partners With Rivers of Hope

May 3, 2011

The Rivers of Hope Foundation, the official charitable foundation of Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, has received a $5,000 contribution from San Diego Gas & Electric for the Field of Hope project at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido....

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5K Walk & Fun Run Expands Family Fun Zone

May 2, 2011

The second annual 2011 Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run presented by EDCO has received tremendous response from the San Diego community. The family oriented event adds to this year’s appeal in extending the family fun zone to include various new activities. The run/walk is set for Saturday morning, June 11 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma....

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Construction Starts on San Pasqual Field of Hope

Apr 12, 2011

Construction has begun on the Field of Hope at San Pasqual Academy, the First-in-the-Nation school and home for foster kids....

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Win a New Car!!

Apr 3, 2011

The Ultimate Fan-mobile is a brand new 2011 Mazda 2 from Penske Automotive in Escondido. ...

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Community Leaders Step Up to Help San Pasqual

Mar 23, 2011

The San Pasqual 'Field of Hope' project has generated support from several leading area community leaders....

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5k Fun Run and Walk June 11th

Mar 22, 2011

Integrated Sports Marketing is proud to announce that San Diego Chargers quarterback, Philip Rivers, will host the second annual “2011 Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run" presented by EDCO....

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Football Camp Registration Filling up FAST

Mar 15, 2011

The Old Spice Philip Rivers Football Camp is scheduled for June 25-26 at UC San Diego from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All camp proceeds benefit the Rivers of Hope Foundation....

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San Pasqual Field of Hope TV Commercial

Mar 10, 2011

Recently, Fox 5 San Diego produced a new TV promotional spot for the Rivers of Hope Foundation raffle to benefit San Pasqual Academy.  See it here....

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Fox 5 San Diego Morning News Segment

Mar 10, 2011

Philip Rivers and Quentin Jammer were guests on the Fox 5 Morning Show to kick off the San Pasqual Academy Field of Hope raffle....

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Rivers Hosts 2nd Annual Football Camp

Feb 22, 2011

The Old Spice Philip Rivers Football Camp is scheduled for June 25-26 at UC San Diego from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All camp proceeds benefit the Rivers of Hope Foundation....

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San Pasqual Academy To Get Field of Hope

Feb 8, 2011

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and cornerback Quentin Jammer are both key contributors when the team takes the field each Sunday.  But now, both men are contributing in a big way off the field, in their efforts to fulfill the dreams of some local kids in need....

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New TV Commercial on Fox 5

Feb 7, 2011

The Rivers of Hope Foundation's latest TV commercial features Melissa, a San Diego mom, faced with her own life-changing decision, chose to give her baby LIFE!...

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Philip's Story

Feb 7, 2011

We all have a story.  Philip Rivers' story had a deep impact on his life....

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Join Philip Rivers at Voices for Children and become a CASA

Feb 2, 2011

Do you have a desire to make a difference in a child’s life?
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Rivers of Hope Foundation and Promises2Kids Outcomes for 2010

Feb 1, 2011

Rivers of Hope Foundation along with partner Promises2Kids, are delighted to share their outcomes of year 2010.
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Philip Rivers, Rivers of Hope Featured On Today Show

Nov 29, 2010

See the segment on Chargers QB Philip Rivers and his Rivers of Hope Foundation's efforts to help foster children in San Diego, which aired over Thanksgiving weekend on NBC's Today show, as well as the NBC Nightly News....

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Heart Gallery San Diego Displayed At California Governor's Office

Nov 8, 2010

Heart Gallery San Diego, a mobile exhibit showcasing foster children from San Diego County available for adoption, has joined other Heart Galleries from across the Golden State in a display outide the Governor's office in Sacramento. The display will be up throughout the month of November....

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Philip Rivers Promotes Heart Gallery of San Diego in New PSA

Nov 1, 2010

This fall, Fox 5 San Diego will televise a thirty-second public service announcement directing viewers to the Heart Gallery of San Diego. ...

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Philip Rivers Helps Give San Pasqual Football Team A Field of Hope

Nov 1, 2010

Philip Rivers and Quentin Jammer, his Chargers teammate, are working to give the football team at San Pasqual Academy their very own Field of Hope....

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Philip Rivers and Rivers of Hope Foundation Provide $10,000 Grant to Voices For Children

Oct 19, 2010

The Rivers of Hope Foundation has made a grant of $10,000 to help Voices for Children provide more foster children with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs)....

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See Photos From The Philip Rivers 5K

Sep 13, 2010

Photos featuring the runners/walkers and all the festivities from the Philip Rivers 5K are now available....

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First Philip Rivers 5K Draws More than 2,500 Participants

Sep 4, 2010

More than 2,500 runners, walkers and supporters gathered in Point Loma Saturday for the first annual Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run....

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See Photos From The Chargers Adoptions Calendar Photo Shoot

Aug 24, 2010

San Diego County Adoptions recently held a photo shoot for its annual calendar, pairing Chargers players and kids waiting to be adopted. See photos from the shoot!...

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Rivers Hosts Local Foster Kids At Chargers Training Camp

Aug 24, 2010

On Wed., Aug. 18, Chargers QB Philip Rivers hosted a dozen foster children from San Diego for a behind-the-scenes look at Chargers training camp....

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Philip Rivers To Host 5K Walk & Fun Run on Sept. 4

Aug 20, 2010

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will host the first annual “2010 Philip Rivers Celebrity 5K Walk & Fun Run presented by EDCO” on Sat., Sept. 4....

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Rivers Gives Kids From Boys & Girls Club Chance To Attend Camp

Aug 4, 2010

At the Philip Rivers Football Camp, held last month at UCSD, the Chargers quarterback scholarshipped dozens of kids from area Boys & Girls Clubs to attend the camp....

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Rivers Gives Kids A Dream Camp

Jul 20, 2010

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers hosted his first local youth football camp at UCSD over the weekend, giving 200 kids a dream camp experience with an NFL pro....

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Philip Rivers Hosts FB Camp For Rivers of Hope (Fox 5 San Diego)

Jul 17, 2010

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers held his inaugural football camp on July 10-11, 2010 at UC San Diego. The camp hosted more than 300 kids and benefited the Rivers of Hope Foundation, which focuses on building families in San Diego. This clip is from KSWB (Fox 5 in San Diego)....

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Football Camp Raises Money For Rivers of Hope Foundation (SignOnSanDiego.com)

Jul 12, 2010

Check out video from the first Philip Rivers Football Camp, held July 11 and 12 on the campus of UC San Diego....

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Rivers Holds Youth Football Camp (619Sports.com)

Jul 11, 2010

Chargers QB Philip Rivers is holding his first annual Old Spice Philip Rivers Football Camp at UC San Diego, with over 300 boys and girls age 7-14 participating....

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Rivers Treats Foster Children To Padres Game

Jun 22, 2010

Fox 5 in San Diego features Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and the Rivers of Hope Foundation as he treats foster children in San Diego to a day at Petco Park for a Padres game....

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Rivers of Hope Gives $25,000 Grant to Angels Foster Family Network

Jun 17, 2010

The Rivers of Hope Foundation will provide a $25,000 grant to Angels Foster Family Network, a local organization that places babies and toddlers in the foster care system with loving and supportive foster families....

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Rivers of Hope Runs Deep In San Diego (BoltTalk.com)

Jun 1, 2010

We have all heard what a down to earth guy Philip Rivers is. An NFL star who is known to drive a mini-van, wearing flannel shirts, and approaching the game and life with a contagious enthusiasm. He brings the same enthusiasm to THE RIVERS OF HOPE a foundation he and his wife Tiffany founded in order to help foster children throughout San Diego County....

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Rivers of Hope Sponsors Spring Fling To Match Kids With Forever Families

May 11, 2010

More than 50 children in foster care who are still hoping to find a Forever Family enjoyed the day with about 150 familes who are looking to adopt....

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Philip Rivers Launches Rivers of Hope Foundation (SanDiego.com)

Apr 27, 2010

“It takes a very willing and loving adoptive parent to unconditionally love a child and have them become their son or daughter forever,” says San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers....

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Rivers Launches Charitable Foundation

Apr 19, 2010

San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers and his wife Tiffany announced the launch of the Rivers of Hope Foundation, their official charity, at a press conference at Sea World San Diego today.The foundation will focus on helping foster children in San Diego County find permanent loving homes and to develop their own sense of self worth....

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Rivers' Foundation To Help Foster Kids (SD Union Tribune)

Apr 19, 2010

Philip Rivers has quietly helped people, donating time and money to various causes over his six years as a professional athlete. He always knew he wanted to establish something lasting, but he didn’t want to rush into something just to do it....

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Rivers Starts Foundation To Help Children In Need (Chargers.com)

Apr 19, 2010

Tiffany and Philip Rivers love children, obviously, since they have five of their own. And they both come from big, loving families. Now they are extending this love to children who most need and deserve it....

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Philip Rivers To Host Camp Benefiting His Foundation

Apr 15, 2010

Philip Rivers is hosting his inaugural Old Spice Philip Rivers Football Camp. This two-day event will be held Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th at UC San Diego from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Camp proceeds will benefit the Rivers of Hope Foundation....

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2nd Annual 5k Fun Run and Walk UPDATE

Dec 31, 1969

Integrated Sports Marketing is proud to announce that San Diego Chargers quarterback, Philip Rivers, will host the second annual “2011 Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run presented by EDCO.”...

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