Here's the text of an announcement from the Shaun Alexander Foundation, which is making donations to three local charities:

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander today announced that his foundation is donating $20,000 worth of clothing and athletic gear to three Seattle youth-based organizations.

The Shaun Alexander Foundation will donate gifts to the Zion Preparatory Academy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the coming weeks as part of the foundation?s mission to empower and inspire the region?s youth.