Our Work

Jockbiz Parent/Teacher Appreciation Night Out

Parent/Teacher Night at Embers(Cincinnati)... If you are a parent/teacher of an autistic child and would like to attend this event, contact John@Jockbiz.com.  Details are as follows, Monday August 2, 6-8pm, come mingle with other parents and teachers while enjoying food and drinks provided by the Jockgive Foundation. Space is limited so please RSVP before July 23rd.

Interview with Skinnypost.com about Jockbiz/Jockgive Foundation

John Thornton Interview - Bowling for Autism!! from Skinnypost on Vimeo.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon and Cooper Tires

Congratulations to Colts WR Pierre Garcon and Cooper Tires for striking a deal for the 2010 football season.  We will post more details as they become final, but as of now, we can report that Pierre will be shooting a comercial and Cooper Tires will be making a generous donation to Pierre's foundation efforts that support his homeland of Haiti.  Final financial details will be hammered out soon.  Jockbiz, agent Brad Cicala, and Rob Wildman of Cooper Tires....job well done. 

8th Annual Bowling for Autism a success

Jockbiz wants to thank all of those who helped make the 8th Annual Bowling for Autism event a huge success.  Money raised will go to fund the Jockbiz "Teacher Appreciation Night" in early August.  Check back in with Jockbiz.com for details.

Thank You!

Springer School End of Year Student Celebration Day

Jockbiz was proud to be the guest speakers at the Springer School Student Celebration Day.  We tossed the football around with the boys and girls, then went inside and talked about setting goals and having fun in school.  Springer School and Center is the only school in the region whose program is devoted entirely to the education of children with learning disabilities. 

JT goes OT with Rookies

Former Bengal and current Director of Pro Development, John Thornton, is used to donating his time around Cincinnati. On Thursday night after dinner the former Bengals defensive tackle is going to do it right in the team room at Paul Brown Stadium when he speaks to the rookie draft class gathering for its first meeting.

Thornton bumped into Marvin Lewis at a charity event about a week ago and his old coach extended the invitation. He knows why Lewis did it. After six seasons with the Bengals and 10 in an NFL career that ended after the 2009 season, Thornton was the consummate pro.  To read more of this story, click here...

Rockdale Academy

Jockbiz adopted Mrs. Franklin's 1st grade class at Rockdale Academy for the holiday season.  The children were treated to a pizza party at Chi-nnati's Pizza and were each given a toy for xmas.  10 yr NFL Veteran(Bengals/Patriots), Artrell Hawkins spoke to the children and helped hand out pizza.  View photos here.

Jockbiz Pittsburgh- Multiplication Bee

On October 1, 2009 Lafayette Elementary School held a Multiplication Bee. The Multiplication Bee was an incentive program for 4th grade students who are focusing on improving their math skills and academic achievement. The students practiced for weeks to prepare for the Multiplication Bee. Every student who entered the Multiplication Bee was a winner for trying and putting forth their best effort. Jockbiz donated fully loaded bookbags for the male and female winners of the Multiplication Bee. Winners: Myrical and Josh

Frostee Rucker's Clothing Drive

Cincinnati Bengal Frostee Rucker supported the Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati today with an event at the Pro Shop, Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati Ohio. Jockbiz was proud to coordinate the event for Frostee. Founder and CEO John Thornton estimated that over 150 bags of clothes were collected. Cincinnati Bengal teammates Chase Coffman, Dhani Jones, Rey Maualuga, Shayne Graham and Keith Rivers joined in by donating clothing of their own, as well as, signing autographs for the fans.

Bengals TE Reggie Kelly speaks to children

Bengals TE Reggie Kelly spoke to the children at Kings Jr High about the potential they have in life. After talking to them, Reggie served the kids pizza.

Jockbiz, Mike Logan, and Jerome Bettis hold a Toy Drive

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis and Mike Logan held a Toy Drive at The Jerome Bettis Grille on Thursday, December 17th. The toys went to local children in need.

Pat Sims Impact Players

Bengals DT Pat Sims encourages children to be impact players in the classroom and in the community.

Frostee's Thanksgiving Shopping Spree

Bengals DE Frostee Rucker hosts events in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are to benefit the lives of the those in need.  Frostee hosted families for a Thanksgiving shopping spree at the Hyde Park Kroger.  Families met Frostee and received Kroger gift cards to fill their carts up with food for the holidays.  Check out the Bengals.com article on this event.  View photo gallery here.

Antwan's All-Stars-Ticket Giveaway

Bengals DE Antwan Odom may be out for the season on the injured reserved list, but he is still making an impact in the community. Antwan donated his suite at Paul Brown Stadium to children at the Avondale Boys and Girls Club to attend the Bengals v Lions game. It was the first Bengals game for many of the kids, and they had a good time. One kid even called his mom from the suite and asked if he could spend the night. Thanks Antwan.