David Akers and wife Erika Akers founded a charitable foundation in 2001, called “Kicks for Kids.” The charity seeks to serve sick children and their families, who are getting treatment at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Ten years after establishing the founation, David and his wife Erika experienced the pain that parents experience in dealing with a sick child. After missing a pair of field goal attempts during the 2011 playoffs against the Green Bay Packers, Akers teammate Quintin Mikell was quick to his defense, but only cited an off field issue. It wasn’t until weeks later that Akers revealed that his daughter Halley had to have a tumor removed around that time. Erika Akers acknowledged to the Philadelphia Inquirer that she knew something was wrong during the game:
“I could tell he was there doing his job. But he wasn’t there.”
Last public updates indicate Halley’s surgery was a success and the entire malignant tumor was removed.
David and Erika have two other children, sons Luke and Sawyer and the family now lives in the San Francisco area.
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I watched your husband tie the all-time NFL field goal record today and I wanted to congratulate you and your family! Most people watching wouldn’t realize how hard he’s worked and how hard he works now, as he approaches the big 40!
I’m just in awe, plus he and you have done a lot for kids and for charity.
But THE LONGEST FG in NFL history, ok “tied” for the record.
You may not recognize my name, but I bet David will. My wife Geri and I are huge fans of David and followed him at Eagles Prime Time (WXTU radio show) the entire time he was co-host. David is not only our favorite player, but one of our favorite people too!
We had the pleasure of meeting you on several occasions along with seeing your children now and then too. What a great family you are. We miss seeing you all and still follow David no matter where he goes. We managed to get a photo to him of the billboard along 95 and in true fashion, he signed it for us and returned it. In fact, it came back while Geri was in the hospital and it brought a huge smile to her face. It was perfect timing. Speaking of hospitals, it is great what you two have done over the years for the patients at Children’s Hospital. We are sure the children and their family’s really appreciate all you do.
Please let David know we are still cheering him on and really miss him in Philadelphia. Hopefully we will see you all again in the near future. Until then, please give our hello’s and love to everyone.
Regards,
Tim Scassero
Hi
I am Director of LITTLE OWLS ORPHANAGE N/P SCHOOL who is on the journey in search for people who can empower the school to change orphaned kiids lives.
The school has more than150 orphaned kids who are looking for future through this project.