LEGACY FOR LIFE: Excitement Hits Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as Tim Tebow Foundation Helps Locate 70+ Missing Kids, Pledges $24M Donation
Gainesville, FL— A wave of emotion swept over the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend as fans gathered not only to celebrate football, but a powerful legacy of hope and rescue. Former University of Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow returned to his old stomping grounds with a mission far beyond the gridiron.
Tebow’s foundation, the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF), announced a landmark victory in its ongoing fight against human trafficking and child exploitation. In a heartfelt presentation during halftime, Tebow shared that the foundation’s efforts had recently helped locate and recover over 70 missing children across the U.S. — a milestone that brought the stadium crowd to its feet in thunderous applause.
“Our team refuses to stop until every child is found and every life is restored,” Tebow said, his voice filled with emotion. “This is just the beginning.”
In a bold commitment to expanding these life-saving efforts, TTF also pledged over $24 million to support global initiatives focused on rescue missions, survivor care, and anti-trafficking programs. The funds will be channeled into partnerships with law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and survivor-led organizations.
“This isn’t about headlines — it’s about real lives, real families, and real hope,” said TTF Executive Director Steve Biondo.
The announcement resonated deeply with the local crowd, many of whom remember Tebow not just as a champion on the field, but as a leader of integrity off of it. Fans held signs reading “Legacy for Life” and “Every Child Matters,” underscoring the broader impact of his work.
With this emotional homecoming, Tim Tebow’s mission continues — proving that some of the greatest victories come not under stadium lights, but in the lives forever changed.