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In the wake of last month's death of George
Floyd in Minneapolis and the wave of protests that have since
swept the country, Ryan has established a GoFundMe fundraiser
with a goal of $2 million.
"Last week I made a commitment to listening and learning, and
one of the messages that hit home for me was the difference
between reacting to a situation and responding to a situation,"
Ryan said in a statement Friday on Instagram. "For far too long,
I have reacted to social injustice with empathy and silent
support but failed to follow through with active support. I feel
the time has come to RESPOND. For ALL of us to respond.
"I see my city hurting, which is why I'm starting a fundraiser
to help improve conditions for people of color in the city of
Atlanta. I'm kicking it off with a $500K donation and am asking
you to consider donating as well. Whether big or small, you will
be joining me in making a difference.
"Over the next few weeks, months I'm going to listen to the
needs of the black community and get guidance on how I can be
most impactful. I'm going to get input from local grassroots
organizations as well as community leaders who are committed to
making change."
Ryan, 35, came to Atlanta as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008
NFL Draft. The 2016 NFL MVP guided the Falcons to the Super Bowl
that season. He is the franchise's all-time leader in wins
(109), passing yards (51,186) and touchdown passes (321).
--Field Level Media
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