Updates & News

2017 Man of the Year Nominee #WPMOY

CONGRATULATIONS, HALOTI! 

Thanks to everyone's hard work, Haloti won the 2017 #WPMOYChallenge with over 2 million mentions on social media! As a result, Haloti has been provided $25,000 for the HNFF by Nationwide!  Thank you to Nationwide and everyone who helped make this possible!

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his community.

How It All Started

“…Ofa Ngata knew her son. She knew he was smart enough to pass the ACT. She also knew he needed help preparing for it. She looked into classes and tutors that helped students get ready for college entrance exams, but they all cost more money than the family could afford…” - Deseret News

Click below to found out why the foundation means so much to the Ngata family and why Haloti chose to help young students with test prep.

$8,000 Donation to Bryant Middle School

Bryant Middle School held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 27, 2016 to welcome in $8,000 in new books to its library.  The funds for the books were donated by the Haloti Ngata Family Foundation and raised during the inaugural "I Love You Man" golf tournament hosted by Coach Ron McBride and Coach LaVell Edwards.  Given that providing deserving students with access to education resources is a priority for the HNFF and because Haloti attended Bryant as a middle school student, the HNFF was honored to be a part of the event and sends its sincerest thanks to Coach Ron McBride for letting us be a part of it and for his vision in making it happen!  

Utah Brothers Attend Big Game

Former Highland High football star and Detroit Lions Haloti Ngata gave two brothers, who also attended Highland, a trip of a lifetime.“…Max was born with cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair his entire life. His younger brother Suli has been through it all…Haloti Ngata and his wife Christina chose two deserving young men to attend a Detroit Lions game. Max and Suli were nominated, and chosen, for the trip…” - Fox 13 News

Banderman Dream Trip

Haloti and Christina Ngata surprised their new friend, Nathan, with a dream trip to see Haloti play in M&T Bank Stadium. Iowa teenager Nathan Banderman has been a diehard Ravens fan for years. He has always dreamed about seeing game in person, something his family could not afford.

The Second Annual Ofa Ngata College Preparation Fund Luau

Thank you to everyone who attended out 2nd Annual Of a Ngata College Preparation Fund Luau in Utah. You helped us raise $30,000.00 for ACT preparation classes for deserving students in Salt Lake City. IN addition, thank you to each sponsor who made the whole night possible. Thank you and we look forward to next year! You can see pictures on our OFA NGATA FUND page.