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Joe Flacco has generously donated a "doodle" for a celebrity doodle auction on eBay that starts on Thursday, May 7. The auction will continue through Sunday, May 17. His doodle appears to be a self-portrait, with him carrying a football and wearing his jersey number. You can check it out by going to www.doodledayusa.org. I am sure many of your members would love the opportunity to bid on something that was personally drawn by Mr. Flacco. Proceeds from the celebrity doodle auction benefit NF, Inc., a national non-profit organization that supports families affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF). Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that affects one in every 2,500 births, and is more common than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington?s Disease combined. This progressive disorder affects all races, all ethnic groups and both sexes equally; there currently is no cure.

Joe Flacco is a for the of the . He played for the University of Pittsburgh and the . He was the first-round draft pick by the Ravens, 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. ESPN analysts credit his success to throwing one of the best deep balls in the league and to his relationship with offensive coordinator, .

In his rookie year, Flacco threw for 2,971 yards, 14 , and 12 while starting all 16 regular season games to become the eighth rookie quarterback in NFL history to start a playoff game.

After leading the Ravens to two road wins in the 2008-09 NFL Playoffs, he became the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to win two playoff games.

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