The 83 Foundation  was established by New England Patriot Wes Welker, who is passionate about leveling the playing field in football, and also for at-risk youth in his hometown of Oklahoma City.

The Dolphins gave Wes Welker a chance after the Chargers cut him
Wes Welker catches one of many passes
112 catches are the most in NFL history by a player in his first year with a new team
Wes Welker with one of the several teams he sponsors through his 83 Foundation.
Welker, at the age of 4, had a bunny named Thumper
Welker, with his brother Lee and parents Leland and Shelley in 2001, was a last-minute signee for Texas Tech
Wes and some boys from the Welker Football Clinic 2007

Wes and some boys from the Welker Football Clinic 2007

Wes and his nephew, Cal

Wes and his nephew, Cal