Georgia Football Brotherhood Unites for Mark Richt's Charity Fight Against Parkinson's

Georgia Football Brotherhood Unites for Charity Event

The Georgia Bulldogs football family came together to support former coach Mark Richt’s battle against Parkinson’s disease. Current players and legendary alumni joined forces in the annual Dawg Bowl event held on Wednesday.

Fundraiser for Neurological Research

The Dawg Bowl was a bowling fundraiser benefiting the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research. Proceeds from the event will go toward research on Parkinson’s and Crohn’s diseases.

Mark Richt’s Fight Against Parkinson’s

Mark Richt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021. His organization hosted the event to raise both funds and awareness for this condition.

“Every one of the guys I asked said yes,” Richt told DawgsHQ, expressing deep gratitude for the strong support.

Participation from Coaches and Players

Current head coach Kirby Smart allowed his active roster to take part in the fundraiser.
The event bridged past and present eras of the program, highlighting unity across generations.
Smart previously coached running backs under Richt at Georgia in 2005 and has preserved many of the cultural pillars Richt set.

Community and Alumni Support

Former All-American David Pollack was among the alumni present, underlining the lasting bonds within the Bulldog community. Former running back Tyson Browning praised the event’s role in fostering involvement among veteran players.

He emphasized the importance of older players feeling connected to the program.

Author’s Summary

The Georgia Bulldogs football program united across generations in a heartfelt fundraiser, showcasing strong community bonds and steadfast support for Mark Richt’s Parkinson’s fight.

Zoom Bangla News — 2025-11-03