 Love the NFL? Love the US military? We challenge you to donate money to benefit our wounded warriors and their caregivers on behalf of either the Colts or the Saints. Which team's fans can donate the most? Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Touchdown 2010 Join Forces for Super Bowl XLIV   Jacksonville, Fla. (February 02, 2010) – Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Touchdown and the NFL have partnered to encourage fans of the AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts and NFC Champion New Orleans Saintsto show pride in their teams as they prepare for Super Bowl XLIV. From now until game day, fans will face-off to see who can raise the most money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project and the severely injured service men and women WWP aims to assist.
Steven Nardizzi, executive director of Wounded Warrior Project stated, “The Super Bowl is America’s greatest championship game and we are extremely grateful to the NFL and Operation Touchdown for allowing us this platform to raise awareness for these brave Americans. They fought so the rest of us may watch this special game amongst family and friends as part of the many freedoms we enjoy every day.”
About Operation Touchdown  Operation Touchdown 2010 grew from a 2003 rivalry between Army Reserve Major David Seiter and his supervisor, Army Col. (ret.) Ted Cox, avid fans of the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, respectively. Both were stationed in Iraq at the time and worked with the NFL, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints to support a day-long clinic introducing Iraqi children to American football.
The NFL donated child-sized NFL merchandise, which preceded a nationally televised Sunday night game between the Colts and Saints. Each officer challenged their home states to donate NFL apparel and the response was overwhelming. There was even a church group in Virginia that donated 250 Green Bay hats-- all donations were welcome. The event was a success as measured by the Iraqi children's reaction to spending an entire day with mem bers of the U.S. military in a fun environment. They left the camp with many NFL items as souvenirs to remember the day. It was a reminder of how, even in a time of war, sports can be a universal bond to bring people and cultures together.
 The pair of officers thought their teams would reach Superbowl XLI in 2007 but the Bears knocked off the Saints. Still, Operation Touchdown II was organized to raise money for the United Services Organization (USO). Fans of the Colts and Bears raised thousands of dollars in support of the USO.
 This year, for Superbowl XLIV, the Colts and Saints have each reached the final showdown. COL Cox and MAJ Seiter have renewed their rivalry to support U.S. service members who were severely injured while serving. This year they challenge fans of their respective teams to donate on behalf of their favorite team to the Wounded Warrior Project. Operation Touchdown 2010 was coordinated with the help of the NFL and the Wounded Warrior Project representatives.
“Since I returned from Iraq, I am often asked how individuals can support the troops while our country is at war,” said Seiter. “The Wounded Warrior Project responds to the needs of severely injured service men and women. We are pleased to bring additional attention their organization and help our brothers and sisters at arms who have suffered severe injuries because of their sacrifice to our nation".
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