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NY Giants Superbowl Champ Sinorice Moss
launches 'Dare to Dream' Foundation
by Kim Ford
launches 'Dare to Dream' Foundation
by Kim Ford
wanted to work with youth. With his new foundation 'Dare to
Dream', it's his mission to help empower them with the proper
mentality of making dreams come true and to provide them with
the educational tools to succeed in life.
Born in Miami, the single 26-year-old played college football at the
University of Miami. He helped form the Moss Foundation with his
older brother, Santana Moss, a wide receiver for the Washington
Redskins. The two donated more than $250,000 for training
camps, community fairs and other school projects.
Let's see what else Mr. Moss is up to...
Kim: Tell me about Dare to Dream:
Sinorice: I had the idea my last year of college. After I graduated,
I joined with my brother's foundation, The Santana Moss
Foundation. I let his organizers know what I wanted to do with my
foundation. I wanted to get within the school board, in any state, in
any city, and start tutoring programs, mentoring programs and
scholarship funding. I want kids to know they can accomplish
anything. I want them to Dare to Dream EVERYDAY. It can be
something simple like finishing a paper or project or graduating
from college.
Kim: I'm looking at the website and I see you have a Ms.
Black Program. Tell me about Ms. Black.
Sinorice: Ms. Black was my guidance counselor at Miami Carol
City Senior High School. She did so much for the students
because she wanted to see us succeed. She wanted to see us go
to college and further our education. It didn't matter if you were
popular or not. She went out of her way to get financial waivers for
us to take the SAT. Those tests were expensive, like $50-$60 per
application! A lot of parents didn't have the money for that
expense. Especially if you had to take it more than once. She was
able to get waivers for us so that money wouldn't be an issue.
Sadly, she passed away two years after I graduated from high
school. Everyone always had great things to say about her like,
"Guess what Ms. Black did for me". She went out of her way to
make sure the kids could take the test, pass it and move on out of
the community. Nothing was about her. Everything was about us. It
spoke volumes about who she was. I just wanted to dedicate that
program to her. Any counselor, teacher, administrator, or school
that's currently out there doing what she did for us, I want to
represent them through my foundation.
Kim: Did your personal experience in high school prompt
you to create Dare to Dream?
Sinorice: It was the experiences of others that gave me the idea.
After I finished school, I'd come back and friends and neighbors
would tell me how poorly the schools were doing. I asked myself
what could I do to help them. Since I played football, the
community looked at me as a role model. They wanted me to
speak to the students and encourage them to do well in school.
That's when I had the thought of starting my foundation. Each year
I want to go into elementary and high schools to dare the kids to
keep dreaming. They face so much outside of school. They may
not have a mom and dad at home. For some kids, their parents
may be very, very young and are not on top of things like my
parents were. My foundation gives me an opportunity to say "I
care"..."I believe in you"..."I don't know you, but I know if you apply
yourself in school, you will succeed". The kids see me on TV doing
my thing, but that's not what I'm about. I'm about education.
Kim: I'm often a speaker for Career Day at elementary and
middle schools. 95% of the boys say they want to play in the
NFL. What would you say to the ones who's thinking about
football as a career?
Sinorice: I would tell them to pursue that dream. It's important for
them to know life is not just about football. I was blessed with the
opportunity to play, but everyone will not play in the NFL. I know
some great ALL STARS and unbelievable athletes who grew up
with me, but they're not in the league with me. They went through
so many things in life. Unfortunately, they based their whole life on
"I'm gonna make it to the NFL", and that's not what it's all about.
There's so many careers you can choose from in this world to be
successful. Find out what it is and apply yourself. You CAN do
more than play football.
Kim: Let's switch gears. The two main things you tweet
about are God and your son. Tell the readers why it's
important to have a solid relationship with Christ.
Sinorice: It's very important in my life. I know I wouldn't be where I
am today if it wasn't for Him. His grace and mercy has led me to
meet so many amazing people. He's blessed me with so much, it's
only right I praise Him everyday. I roll over every morning and say
'thank you' because I have a new opportunity to become greater.
I'm not perfect, but I know He's the reason for everything.
Kim: On Twitter you don't seem like the stereotypical NFL
player. What makes you different?
Sinorice: I let my Twitter supporters see me in a different light.
People know me as Sinorice Moss the football player, but I want
them to see the man that I am. Don't look at me as a professional
athlete because sometimes we get stereotyped. Look at me as a
man. Pay attention to the things I like and dislike. See the movies I
have an opinion on. Recognize the things I do in my everyday life
that doesn't consist of football. See who I am as a man first before
you judge me. I didn't want to get on Twitter at first, but I saw it as
an opportunity to reach out to fans and let them know they can
talk to me. Sometimes they see me when I'm out and aren't sure if
it's ok to speak. Yes, speak! (Laughs) As long as you're not rude.
Some people are very rude. Some may not like me or what I do
and they come off rude. Take that somewhere else. If you want to
shake my hand or take a picture, I have no problem with that. I will
stop what I'm doing to take care of what my fans want. It's all about
the fans.
Kim: It's great to see a different side of a person. We know
them in one particular role, but Twitter allows us to get a
glimpse of them in their everyday life...outside of what
they're known for.
Sinorice: Yeah, I want people to know I'm not just on Twitter
hiding behind my BlackBerry saying positive things to sound
good...this is really me! (Laughs) The same upbeat,
cheery-attitude guy in my tweets IS the real me. I'm not on social
media to have other people say good things about me...it's not
about that. When someone meets you in person, they'd definitely
be able to tell the difference, but I'm not that guy. I really mean the
things I say. You can ask any of my friends.
Kim: Tell us what your relationship was like with your
parents growing up. How does that play a role in how you
raise your 3-year-old son?
Sinorice: My mother and father are still together. They've been
together all my life. Growing up I saw the love they have for each
other and towards us. They had 3 boys growing up in Miami and
did whatever it took for us to have what we needed...even if that
meant having several jobs. They took us places I knew we didn't
have the money for, just to make sure we had great experiences.
They did what they had to do to make that possible. As I got older,
I realized it was unconditional love and it's only right for my son to
get that from me. When I look in his eyes I see the love he has for
me...all I want to do is return it back.
Kim: What do you do during the off season?
Sinorice: I work out very, very hard! (Laughs) I also recently
executive produced and acted in a film with Reagan Gomez and
Terri Vaughn called 'This Time.' It's directed by Matthew Cherry
and produced by Enitan Bereola. I do a lot of charity work and I'm
also into music...I sing.
Kim: Do you really sing?
Sinorice: Yeah...(lol).
Kim: So you're gonna have a Sinorice Moss cd coming out?
Sinorice: Who knows? I have a best friend who's a soul singer.
His name is Jessie Boykins. He has two albums out that I executive
produced. On his recent album I sang background vocals. I'm truly
blessed with a lot of talent. I just want to go out and spread my
wealth.
Sinorice has a vivid journey ahead of him consisting of football,
charity, music, film, family and so much more. Best wishes to the
NY Giants this year and his 'Dare to Dream' foundation!
www.d2dream.org
www.twitter.com/humble83
www.sinoricemoss.com
Dream', it's his mission to help empower them with the proper
mentality of making dreams come true and to provide them with
the educational tools to succeed in life.
Born in Miami, the single 26-year-old played college football at the
University of Miami. He helped form the Moss Foundation with his
older brother, Santana Moss, a wide receiver for the Washington
Redskins. The two donated more than $250,000 for training
camps, community fairs and other school projects.
Let's see what else Mr. Moss is up to...
Kim: Tell me about Dare to Dream:
Sinorice: I had the idea my last year of college. After I graduated,
I joined with my brother's foundation, The Santana Moss
Foundation. I let his organizers know what I wanted to do with my
foundation. I wanted to get within the school board, in any state, in
any city, and start tutoring programs, mentoring programs and
scholarship funding. I want kids to know they can accomplish
anything. I want them to Dare to Dream EVERYDAY. It can be
something simple like finishing a paper or project or graduating
from college.
Kim: I'm looking at the website and I see you have a Ms.
Black Program. Tell me about Ms. Black.
Sinorice: Ms. Black was my guidance counselor at Miami Carol
City Senior High School. She did so much for the students
because she wanted to see us succeed. She wanted to see us go
to college and further our education. It didn't matter if you were
popular or not. She went out of her way to get financial waivers for
us to take the SAT. Those tests were expensive, like $50-$60 per
application! A lot of parents didn't have the money for that
expense. Especially if you had to take it more than once. She was
able to get waivers for us so that money wouldn't be an issue.
Sadly, she passed away two years after I graduated from high
school. Everyone always had great things to say about her like,
"Guess what Ms. Black did for me". She went out of her way to
make sure the kids could take the test, pass it and move on out of
the community. Nothing was about her. Everything was about us. It
spoke volumes about who she was. I just wanted to dedicate that
program to her. Any counselor, teacher, administrator, or school
that's currently out there doing what she did for us, I want to
represent them through my foundation.
Kim: Did your personal experience in high school prompt
you to create Dare to Dream?
Sinorice: It was the experiences of others that gave me the idea.
After I finished school, I'd come back and friends and neighbors
would tell me how poorly the schools were doing. I asked myself
what could I do to help them. Since I played football, the
community looked at me as a role model. They wanted me to
speak to the students and encourage them to do well in school.
That's when I had the thought of starting my foundation. Each year
I want to go into elementary and high schools to dare the kids to
keep dreaming. They face so much outside of school. They may
not have a mom and dad at home. For some kids, their parents
may be very, very young and are not on top of things like my
parents were. My foundation gives me an opportunity to say "I
care"..."I believe in you"..."I don't know you, but I know if you apply
yourself in school, you will succeed". The kids see me on TV doing
my thing, but that's not what I'm about. I'm about education.
Kim: I'm often a speaker for Career Day at elementary and
middle schools. 95% of the boys say they want to play in the
NFL. What would you say to the ones who's thinking about
football as a career?
Sinorice: I would tell them to pursue that dream. It's important for
them to know life is not just about football. I was blessed with the
opportunity to play, but everyone will not play in the NFL. I know
some great ALL STARS and unbelievable athletes who grew up
with me, but they're not in the league with me. They went through
so many things in life. Unfortunately, they based their whole life on
"I'm gonna make it to the NFL", and that's not what it's all about.
There's so many careers you can choose from in this world to be
successful. Find out what it is and apply yourself. You CAN do
more than play football.
Kim: Let's switch gears. The two main things you tweet
about are God and your son. Tell the readers why it's
important to have a solid relationship with Christ.
Sinorice: It's very important in my life. I know I wouldn't be where I
am today if it wasn't for Him. His grace and mercy has led me to
meet so many amazing people. He's blessed me with so much, it's
only right I praise Him everyday. I roll over every morning and say
'thank you' because I have a new opportunity to become greater.
I'm not perfect, but I know He's the reason for everything.
Kim: On Twitter you don't seem like the stereotypical NFL
player. What makes you different?
Sinorice: I let my Twitter supporters see me in a different light.
People know me as Sinorice Moss the football player, but I want
them to see the man that I am. Don't look at me as a professional
athlete because sometimes we get stereotyped. Look at me as a
man. Pay attention to the things I like and dislike. See the movies I
have an opinion on. Recognize the things I do in my everyday life
that doesn't consist of football. See who I am as a man first before
you judge me. I didn't want to get on Twitter at first, but I saw it as
an opportunity to reach out to fans and let them know they can
talk to me. Sometimes they see me when I'm out and aren't sure if
it's ok to speak. Yes, speak! (Laughs) As long as you're not rude.
Some people are very rude. Some may not like me or what I do
and they come off rude. Take that somewhere else. If you want to
shake my hand or take a picture, I have no problem with that. I will
stop what I'm doing to take care of what my fans want. It's all about
the fans.
Kim: It's great to see a different side of a person. We know
them in one particular role, but Twitter allows us to get a
glimpse of them in their everyday life...outside of what
they're known for.
Sinorice: Yeah, I want people to know I'm not just on Twitter
hiding behind my BlackBerry saying positive things to sound
good...this is really me! (Laughs) The same upbeat,
cheery-attitude guy in my tweets IS the real me. I'm not on social
media to have other people say good things about me...it's not
about that. When someone meets you in person, they'd definitely
be able to tell the difference, but I'm not that guy. I really mean the
things I say. You can ask any of my friends.
Kim: Tell us what your relationship was like with your
parents growing up. How does that play a role in how you
raise your 3-year-old son?
Sinorice: My mother and father are still together. They've been
together all my life. Growing up I saw the love they have for each
other and towards us. They had 3 boys growing up in Miami and
did whatever it took for us to have what we needed...even if that
meant having several jobs. They took us places I knew we didn't
have the money for, just to make sure we had great experiences.
They did what they had to do to make that possible. As I got older,
I realized it was unconditional love and it's only right for my son to
get that from me. When I look in his eyes I see the love he has for
me...all I want to do is return it back.
Kim: What do you do during the off season?
Sinorice: I work out very, very hard! (Laughs) I also recently
executive produced and acted in a film with Reagan Gomez and
Terri Vaughn called 'This Time.' It's directed by Matthew Cherry
and produced by Enitan Bereola. I do a lot of charity work and I'm
also into music...I sing.
Kim: Do you really sing?
Sinorice: Yeah...(lol).
Kim: So you're gonna have a Sinorice Moss cd coming out?
Sinorice: Who knows? I have a best friend who's a soul singer.
His name is Jessie Boykins. He has two albums out that I executive
produced. On his recent album I sang background vocals. I'm truly
blessed with a lot of talent. I just want to go out and spread my
wealth.
Sinorice has a vivid journey ahead of him consisting of football,
charity, music, film, family and so much more. Best wishes to the
NY Giants this year and his 'Dare to Dream' foundation!
www.d2dream.org
www.twitter.com/humble83
www.sinoricemoss.com
Check out Sinorice's acting and executive producing debut in the short film "This Time",
starring Reagan Gomez and Terri Vaughn.
starring Reagan Gomez and Terri Vaughn.
5 Things About Sinorice Moss
Check out Sinorice when he was drafted in 2006.
Project Sunshine Charity Gala.
May 11, 2010.
Project Sunshine is a
nonprofit organization that
provides free educational,
recreational, and social
programs to children and
families living with medical
challenges.
www.projectsunshine.org
ww.projectsunshine.org
May 11, 2010.
Project Sunshine is a
nonprofit organization that
provides free educational,
recreational, and social
programs to children and
families living with medical
challenges.
www.projectsunshine.org
ww.projectsunshine.org
Sinorice supporting President Obama's call to service at the National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. April 12, 2010. www.serve.gov
Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. April 12, 2010. www.serve.gov
How about that Super Bowl ring!
Westchester Youth Football Camp - July 2010
A professional in the making...
Beautiful smiles from the young ladies!
