Maryville to honor Kyle Long with Ed Block Courage Award

Posted March 30, 2018 1:00 am

Submitted by Maryville

Maryville and the Chicago Bears will honor offensive lineman Kyle Long on Tuesday with the 2018 Ed Block Courage Award for his efforts to support victims of abuse, violence and neglect.

For 40 years, the National Football League has given the award to recognize players who are role models on the field and off.

Every year, the players on each NFL team select a teammate to receive the award. The Ed Block Courage Award recipients are regarded as symbols of professionalism, strength, and dedication. The winner is considered to be a role model in his community and a crusader for victims of abuse, violence and neglect.

The Ed Block Courage Award benefits the Ed McCaskey Scholarship Fund, which donates to high school, college and vocational scholarships for the children of Maryville. The scholarship is named for Bears vice president and treasurer and longtime Maryville supporter Ed McCaskey.

The luncheon will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Manzo's Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. For more information go to MaryvilleAcademy.org.

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