Connie Payton

CONNIE NORWOOD PAYTON cochairs the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation, a nonprofit charity supporting the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' care for thousands of abandoned and neglected children. Since Walter's passing, Connie broadened the Foundation's charitable scope to include cancer awareness and organ donor initiatives. She is the author of "Stronger Than Cancer: Treasured Insights from the Hearts and Homes of Families Fighting Cancer." Connie continues to live in the...See more

CONNIE NORWOOD PAYTON cochairs the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation, a nonprofit charity supporting the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' care for thousands of abandoned and neglected children. Since Walter's passing, Connie broadened the Foundation's charitable scope to include cancer awareness and organ donor initiatives. She is the author of "Stronger Than Cancer: Treasured Insights from the Hearts and Homes of Families Fighting Cancer." Connie continues to live in the suburbs of Chicago. JARRETT PAYTON dreamed his whole life of playing football like his father. As a running back for the University of Miami Hurricanes, Jarrett led his team in rushing, rushing touchdowns, all purpose yards, and hundred-yard games. After college he went as a free agent to the Tennessee Titans, who allocated him to the NFL Europe's Amsterdam Admirals. On June 11, 2004, Jarrett led the Admirals to their first ever World Bowl win, combining for 73 yards with a game high 54 rushing yards. BRITTNEY PAYTON was born in 1985, the year her father led his team to their legendary Super Bowl triumph. She has followed in her father's footsteps both as an avid runner and as a tireless campaigner for public health awareness and education. Brittney is one of the founding members of Youth For Life: Remembering Walter Payton - an educational campaign to encourage organ donations from young adults. Brittney attends DePaul University where she is pursuing a degree in communications. See less