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Are you ready for an inspirational story? ?????? After experiencing a seizure during football practice in the Flagstaff High School weight room, which led to a brain tumor diagnosis, wish kid Stephen’s teammates rallied around him with support. The next day, several of Stephen’s teammates delivered a poster filled with encouraging messages signed by the entire team. This poster became a symbol of hope and was “the very first thing I wanted to see after surgery,” shared Stephen. Stephen immediately thought of others when he qualified for Make-A-Wish. His wish — to give helmets to his high school football varsity team — will continue to give back to the teammates who gave so much to him. With help from Riddell, Stephen's wish will provide his teammates with a lasting gift designed to enhance player protection while helping maximize performance on the field. “By receiving these helmets from Make-A-Wish and Riddell, I hope it inspires my teammates to know that there is always a next step, regardless of circumstance,” said Stephen. “Whether it’s a game, a quarter, a play, or life, you can always push through it, overcome adversity, and keep moving.” Initially, it seemed unlikely Stephen would wear one of these helmets with his team. However, thanks to successful treatment, wish kid Stephen will suit up with the rest of the team this fall. You can be like Stephen and help give the gift of a life-changing wish! ? Donate today to create brighter days for wish kids at arizona.wish.org/donate. ?

?? Exciting News from Riddell! We’re thrilled to welcome Aravind Kashyap as our new Chief Information Officer (CIO)! Aravind will play a key role in supporting Riddell’s continued growth by strengthening IT's connection to key business objectives. He brings extensive experience in IT leadership, specializing in improving IT infrastructure and delivering top-tier information management systems. His background across manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods industries positions him to excel in this new chapter at Riddell. A lifelong learner, avid sports fan, and worldwide traveler, please join us in welcoming Aravind to #TeamRiddell! #Leadership #CIO #Innovation

As the National Football League (NFL) kicks off their season tonight in Kansas City, #TeamRiddell is excited to see Axiom3D, our latest on-field technology, make its regular season debut during Week 1. Axiom3D is a new premium tier helmet model from the Axiom platform. It's the result of taking our decades-proven technology and innovation and applying it to position-specific criteria established by the NFL for helmet manufacturers. We designed it with proven 3D-printed lattice liner technology with performance tunability for QB and OL/DL position groups. This process yielded the highest-ranked helmet available to NFL players, according to the 2024 NFL and NFLPA Helmet Laboratory Testing Performance results. As long-standing partners with the league, we are committed to ensuring that athletes are protected on the field with the latest advancements in head protection. #HeadProtectionLeader

We love growing the game of football with great partners! ? We recently teamed up with Riddell and the Chicago Bears to provide new helmets and shoulder pads to Zion Benton Youth Football League ?? ? #FootballForAll

Nine National Football League (NFL) clubs will wear new on-field alternate helmets during the upcoming 2024 season. Come behind the scenes with our team at they created the new looks for the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos Football Club, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, New York Football Giants, and New York Jets at our facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio.

Football season is almost here and 18 new helmet designs will take the field in the NFL for the first time this fall. As the exclusive licensee for collectible helmets and an authorized supplier of helmets to the National Football League (NFL), we have worked in collaboration with the league and clubs over the last several months on this key campaign. This effort brings these new designs to NFL fans in our collectible line of helmets in addition to protecting the players that will wear them on the field. This year, we supported each new primary and on-field alternate helmet launch by providing the clubs with marketing assets and a SpeedFlex Authentic helmet for each of their new designs. We also utilized our social media platforms to amplify each release, focus on the key details behind each design, and show our audience how we made each of the new helmets. Take a look behind the scenes at how we brought all of this to life from our content shoot back in February at our production facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio. We can't wait to see these new helmets out on the field this fall!

Another Manning Passing Academy is in the books and that means football is almost here! It was great to be on-site in Thibodaux, LA again this year as the Official Protective Equipment and Head Impact Monitoring Partner of the camp. In support of this year's event, we provided all campers with a custom MPA mini helmet and an exclusive opportunity to be scanned for and purchase a Riddell Axiom for the upcoming season. We also sponsored the Riddell 'Air-it-Out' Challenge during their Friday Night Lights event in front of a packed stadium. We provided the college quarterbacks who participated with custom T-shirts, Riddell Axiom hats, and geared up the golf cart drivers in the Nike Quarterbacks Challenge with custom Riddell SpeedFlex helmets. The winner of the event was Notre Dame Quarterback Riley Leonard, who went home with a Riddell Axiom autographed by Archie, Cooper, Peyton, and Eli Manning. A special thank you to the Manning Family for another great year and best of luck to all the campers and camp counselors as they kick off their 2024 football season! (photos via Parker Waters/Manning Passing Academy)

The Teams Behind The Teams! ?? NOCSAE Board Members Becca Huebner, E.M., C and Will Rodecap visited our friends at Riddell to learn all about reconditioning and safety. Proud to have you guys representing the AEMA! #SAFETYserviceswag

It was great to be in Frisco, Texas last month with our partners at the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) as they wrapped up their 2024 season! As the Official Protective Equipment Partner, we were proud to protect many of the athletes on the field throughout the season and Championship weekend. ? We continued our commitment to giving back to the league by awarding equipment grants to the winner and runner-up of the IX Cup Championship. Erin Griffin, our Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, was also on hand at their Championship Breakfast with a panel of leaders across the sport and community to share more about our involvement with the league. ? Congratulations to the Mississippi Lady Panthers on their IX Cup Championship, which capped off their undefeated season. We’re already looking forward to 2025!

From all of us here at #TeamRiddell, we are wishing you a happy Independence Day!