Brett "Da Grim" Rogers
Kris Crawford of For Pits' Sake, Inc. today announced that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Heavyweight Fighter Brett “Da Grim” Rogers is speaking out against dog fighting in a Public Service Announcement (PSA) he released today for the Knock Out Dog Fighting program.
The Knock Out Dog Fighting program is an award-winning youth intervention program created to stop cruelty and abuse. The organization partners with community based organizations, schools, community centers, juvenile detention facilities, law enforcement and gang prevention task forces to address the underlying reasons kids are fighting dogs. Knock Out Dog Fighting team members are positive role models that teach empathy for animals and help at-risk youth make better choices, develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles. This reduces the potential of involvement in dog fighting and other gang-related activities.
As a role model to millions of children and young adults around the world, Rogers takes this responsibility seriously. "I do the fighting in the house,” says Rogers in the PSA. “Real men don't let their dogs do the fighting for them.”
Rogers knows what it’s like to overcome life’s challenges. He grew up poor in a south side Chicago housing project. His work ethic and ambition came from the desire to put food on the table for his wife and three kids. Up until last year, Rogers used to work two and three jobs, including his most recent job as a tire repairman at Sam’s Club, so he could support his family while pursuing his dream of becoming a heavyweight champion.
“We are excited to have Rogers’ involvement in our youth intervention program,” said Crawford. “He is a wonderful role model who is stepping up to help make a difference by showing kids that it is not a sign of strength, power or greatness to abuse, torture or fight animals”.
One of the most talked about MMA fighters in the world today, Rogers has been given the opportunity to show he is the best in the world. After knocking out former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski in an astonishing 22 seconds, the undefeated Rogers (10-0) is slated to take on the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko. The fight is scheduled for Saturday November 7th in Chicago, IL and will be aired live on CBS.
For more information about the award-winning Knock Out Dog Fighting program and how you can join Brett "Da Grim" Rogers in Knocking Out Dog Fighting, go to www.KnockOutDogFighting.org
