Faizon Brandon hosts football camp, raises funds for Tennessee Children's Home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon held a football camp for over 100 children on July 25 at Anderson County High School in Clinton. The event raised $12,520 for the Tennessee Children's Home, with Brandon matching an initial sum of $6,260. Emphasizing community support, Brandon stated he wanted to give back to Knoxville, a city he calls home. While competing for the starting quarterback position this fall, Brandon focused the camp on helping kids learn and enjoy the game. Every participant received a T-shirt and an autographed camp card as mementos.
- •Brandon's camp drew more than 100 kids from the Knoxville area.
- •The camp raised $12,520 for Tennessee Children's Home.
- •Brandon matched the initial fundraising amount he received.
- •Goals of the camp included fun, competition, and learning.
- •Campers received T-shirts and free meal vouchers as takeaways.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Faizon Brandon steps away from Tennessee's QB battle to give back to East Tennessee
"Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon hosted his first Knoxville-area football camp for kids, raising $12,520 for Tennessee Children's Home.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 9:45 PMDenzel Ward agrees to two-year contract extension with Browns
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 9:42 PMChicago Bears Training Camp ‘26 Opening Press Conference
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 9:39 PMJets' Geno Smith focused on getting back to work after being off-field 'distraction' in offseason
- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 9:37 PMThe 49ers hope new defensive wrinkles from coordinator Raheem Morris pay off
Football•Jul 28, 2026, 9:31 PMKick It Out wants tougher sanctions as discrimination hits new high- NFL•Jul 28, 2026, 9:27 PM49ers to sign DE KJ Henry
