Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Brett Favre thanked God and those that despatched him effectively needs Tuesday as he revealed his battle with Parkinson’s illness.
Favre posted on X hours after he was carried out testifying on Capitol Hill.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre seems earlier than the Home Committee on Methods and Means on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Mark Schiefelbein)
“First, I need to thank God for all He has carried out in my life,” Favre wrote on X. “Subsequent, because of Congress for giving me the platform to debate a a lot wanted TANF reform.
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“As you realize, I used to be not too long ago identified w/ Parkinson’s which has been an ordeal. My spouse, household, and mates have been supportive and I need to thank them for being there for me. To my followers and people wishing effectively — thanks all for the love.”
He was in entrance of a congressional committee to testify a couple of welfare spending scandal in Mississippi, which he’s been wrapped up in the previous couple of years. The previous NFL quarterback, who doesn’t face felony fees within the matter, has repaid greater than $1 million in talking charges funded by a welfare program within the state and was additionally an investor in a biotech firm with ties to the case.
The 54-year-old informed lawmakers he misplaced his funding within the firm that he thought “was creating a breakthrough concussion drug I assumed would assist others.”
“As I’m certain you’ll perceive, whereas it’s too late for me — I’ve not too long ago been identified with Parkinson’s — that is additionally a trigger expensive to my coronary heart,” Favre stated.
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Brett Favre and Mike Holmgren in 1992. (Jonathan Daniel/Allsport)
He advocated for reform of the federal welfare system to raised forestall fraud within the Short-term Help for Needy Households (TANF) program.
“The challenges my household and I’ve confronted over the past three years — as a result of sure authorities officers in Mississippi failed to guard federal TANF funds from fraud and abuse and are unjustifiably making an attempt accountable me — these challenges have damage my good title and are worse than something I confronted in soccer,” he stated.
Favre stated he didn’t know the funds he acquired got here from welfare funds.
Favre not too long ago stated he believes he had “hundreds” of concussions throughout his taking part in profession. In 2021, he inspired mother and father to maintain their kids away from sort out soccer till the age of 14.
He additionally informed OutKick final month he suffered a head harm on his ultimate play within the NFL.
Favre spent 16 of his 20 NFL seasons with the Inexperienced Bay Packers. He was initially drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and performed with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings after his time in Inexperienced Bay.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre arrives to seem earlier than the Home Committee on Methods and Means on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Mark Schiefelbein)
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He threw for 71,838 yards and 508 touchdowns, each of which rank fourth all-time. A real gunslinger, his 336 interceptions are additionally probably the most ever.
Fox Information’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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