Indianapolis Colts win ESPY Award for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year for Kicking the Stigma
The Colts started Kicking the Stigma in 2020, bringing awareness to mental health issues. The team and the Irsay family have committed more than $31 million to addressing these issues, according to a team release.
"Instead of the story being told about us, we wanted to tell our own story in hopes of helping others who are struggling," said Kalen Jackson, Colts owner and chief brand officer.
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She and sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Casey Foyt have assumed team ownership since the death May 21 of their father, Jim Irsay.
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