Former NFL Players To Help Lead KidMatter's Beach-Themed Trivia Event

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and a trio of former NFL players will take part in a beach-themed trivia event hosted by high school seniors as part of their fundraising program at KidsMatter. "Seas the Trivia" will be held April 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center.

The trivia night is part of the students' Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI), a two-year program that teaches teens about fundraising and other philanthropic efforts. The program includes volunteering, grant applications and other local outreach efforts.

“Learning to manage the details and relationships involved with planning a fundraiser will benefit students no matter what they pursue in the future, but especially when working with nonprofits,” Program Coordinator Janet Sommerville said in a news release.

Sommerville added, “Students are asking the community to give them money so they can give it back to the community, which is the beauty and uniqueness of this program.”

For "Seas the Trivia," the students enlisted the help of Reggie Smith, who played offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos, former New York Jets strong safety Shafer Suggs and former New Englad Patriots defensive back Gemera Williams.

The ex-players, along with Mayor Wehrli will ask trivia questions that cover a range of topics, including sports, pop culture, world events and info about Naperville.

The cost to attend is $10 for students and $20 for adults ahead of the event. Admission is $25 if purchased at the door.

Click the link to buy a ticket for "Seas the Trivia".