In times like these, when the suffering of children is immeasurable, ... it is encouraging to meet so many people who are willing to sacrifice for the sake of one little child.

[This isn't the first time Ty and Children's Hunger Fund have partnered to help children in need.] Ty has been an excellent supporter of our efforts to relieve the suffering of children, ... In January, they gave us 1 million Beanie Babies to send to the children of Iraq as a goodwill gesture. They gave 90,000 for the victims of the Tsunami and they help us every year with toys for our holiday distributions.

In 2002 when he came to the Giants, his impact on the club was immeasurable. Without Kenny Lofton, the Giants wouldn't have wound up in the post-season and the World Series.

In 2002 when he came to the Giants, his impact on the club was immeasurable. Without Kenny Lofton, the Giants wouldn't have wound up in the postseason and the World Series.

It doesn't matter what meet we're going to - when you get on the bus he's the most enthusiastic person there. It's still a big deal to him. It's not passe. It's not old hat. His enthusiasm has not diminished in the least.

While so many children are agonizing through this tragedy, ... those who suffered through the nightmare in the Superdome draw strongly on our compassion.