On August 30, 2008, 15-year-old Taylor Haugen of Niceville, Florida died from injuries sustained during a high school football game. Today, Taylor’s family and Heisman trophy-winning Florida quarterback Tim Tebow will be featured on ESPN’s GameDay, and spread the message about the work they are doing for the Taylor Haugen Foundation.

Through various scholarships and funding, the foundation provides support and recognition to faith-based, athletic students and community organizations. Tebow has worked with Brian and Kathy Haugen and the foundation, and wears a wristband with its mantra on it: “Don’t Quit- Never Give Up.”

Brian, the foundation’s president, said, “Tim Tebow is a true ambassador for the Taylor Haugen Foundation. Like Taylor, his life is focused on devotion to faith, family, and community. We were so pleased that he was able to present the inaugural Taylor Haugen Trophy and that he wears the wristband in honor of our extraordinary son and we are thankful that ESPN selected T’s story to share with the nation.”

(article and photo source: Zimbio)