FWST: Cowboy uses bye week to roll for charity
By CLARENCE E. HILL JR.
Star-Telegram staff writer
DALLAS -- Cowboys safety Roy Williams held his third annual "Bowling with the Boys" tournament at the 3000 Bowl in Dallas on Thursday night.
The celebrity bowling event is the top fundraiser for the Roy Williams foundation, which raises money to help support single mothers.
Linebackers Bradie James, Kevin Burnett and Akin Ayodele, center Andre Gurode, safety Keith Davis, cornerbacks Terence Newman and Jacques Reeves and secondary coach Todd Bowles were among the Cowboys who participated in the event before many left town to enjoy the off week.
"This is important to me," said Williams, who chose single mothers as his cause because of the way he saw his sister struggle with raising a child alone.
"It's close to my heart. It's exciting because it has grown every year. We are like a gardener watching his flowers mature. We are blossoming into a beautiful rose that won't ever wither."
Williams said he's more hands-on with the organization than ever.
For now, Williams plans to use the bye-week break to get away from football. He said his body needs to relax. He's also going to use the opportunity to go back to his roots, James Logan High School in Union City, Calif., to talk to school officials about making a donation to the athletic department or to the school's stadium.
"I would like to get my name on the stadium," Williams said.
Star-Telegram staff writer
DALLAS -- Cowboys safety Roy Williams held his third annual "Bowling with the Boys" tournament at the 3000 Bowl in Dallas on Thursday night.
The celebrity bowling event is the top fundraiser for the Roy Williams foundation, which raises money to help support single mothers.
Linebackers Bradie James, Kevin Burnett and Akin Ayodele, center Andre Gurode, safety Keith Davis, cornerbacks Terence Newman and Jacques Reeves and secondary coach Todd Bowles were among the Cowboys who participated in the event before many left town to enjoy the off week.
"This is important to me," said Williams, who chose single mothers as his cause because of the way he saw his sister struggle with raising a child alone.
"It's close to my heart. It's exciting because it has grown every year. We are like a gardener watching his flowers mature. We are blossoming into a beautiful rose that won't ever wither."
Williams said he's more hands-on with the organization than ever.
For now, Williams plans to use the bye-week break to get away from football. He said his body needs to relax. He's also going to use the opportunity to go back to his roots, James Logan High School in Union City, Calif., to talk to school officials about making a donation to the athletic department or to the school's stadium.
"I would like to get my name on the stadium," Williams said.
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