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Drew Brees donates $1 million to Purdue football program

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees continues to show how dedicated he is to giving back in any way possible. It was announced today that the former Purdue Boilermaker superstar continued his acts of generosity by donating $1 million to the school’s football program.

“We care so much about Purdue University,” Drew Brees said. “Purdue has meant so much to me, and it has provided so many things. From the education I received and playing for coach Joe Tiller, to winning a Big Ten championship and going to the Rose Bowl, to the relationships I was able to form with many of my teammates and meeting my beautiful wife … we are so blessed and so thankful.