On Thursday, October 27, 2011 A Ray of Hope on Earth Foundation hosted a private networking event and a chance to meet NFL men of faith Ray McElroy, Former NFL Athlete and Chaplain for the Chicago Bears, and Chicago Bears Cornerback Charles "Peanut" TillmanEd Block Courage Award Winner. Ray McElroy has an opportunity to introduce his efforts to the Chicagoland community.

A Ray of Hope on Earth works to encourage, empower, and inspire those without hope through a hands-on approach to making an impact on underserved communities through recreational, educational, motivational, and family focused programming and events. A Ray of Hope on Earth carries out its mission of positively impacting and affecting marriages, families, children and young adults through a trifold community execution plan which includes The Chicago Bears Chaplaincy Program, The Ray McElroy Pro Football Youth Camps, The Annual School Assembly Tour. http://www.arayofhopeonearth.org

Photography provided by: Percy Ollie, Jr. of Ollie Photography, Inc. http://www.olliephotography.com