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May 7, 2025
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February 7, 2025
By QC Life Web Staff January 30, 2025 at 2:32 pm EST CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – He can play football, […]
January 30, 2025
The Carolina Panthers legend sat down for a wide-ranging 1-on-1 conversation with WCNC Charlotte WATCH VIDEO HERE “I’ll be honest. […]
By QC Life Web Staff January 28, 2025 at 11:12 am EST CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – In 2012, former Panthers […]
August 19, 2024
CHARLOTTE — Former Carolina Panthers player Greg Olsen and Showmars teamed up to make a generous donation to Atrium Health […]
June 18, 2024
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, along with Panther’s brass, top sponsors, and former […]
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April 22, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. — Showmars Restaurants and the HEARTest Yard program will team up for the eighth straight year to host […]
April 1, 2024
South Charlotte Weekly: CHARLOTTE – Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen has been supporting cancer causes for many years. He launched the […]
March 5, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. (BNN) – Experience the touching stories and impactful moments from the HEARTest Yard UnGala, a night dedicated to […]
Charlotte, N.C. (WCNC News) – WCNC Charlotte’s Ashley Stroehlein met up with Greg Olsen on the red carpet of The […]
February 15, 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Wurtzel took a few golf swings at PXG Charlotte, all for a great cause. “Up ‘n Adam” hit the […]
February 13, 2024
PXG has apparel, accessories, and more to gift your sweetie. WATCH VIDEO HERE. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Valentine’s Day right […]
February 12, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. (WSOC-TV) – Although he’s preparing to commentate the Super Bowl this weekend, Greg Olsen’s foundation is hard at […]
February 1, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. — Kristen Miranda and Kara Olsen chat about how others can support The HEARTest Yard. In the video […]
By: Ashley Stroehlein Charlotte, N.C. – Panthers legend and Fox Sports analyst Greg Olsen is back home in Charlotte and […]
September 7, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Former Panthers star and fan favorite Greg Olsen and his foundation have made a […]
August 3, 2023
By Evan Donovan CHARLOTTE — Former Carolina Panther Greg Olsen donated $125,000 as part of his family’s HEARTest Yard Program. In […]
July 28, 2023
By Shamira McCray via Post and Courier Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen knows firsthand the work that goes […]
July 25, 2023
Kiawah Island Club – and its owners, South Street Partners (“South Street”) – were honored to partner with their member […]
By Bailey Wright CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Football sportscaster and former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen presented a check to […]
June 12, 2023
By Summer Huechtker CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – NFL analyst and former Carolina Panthers tight end, Greg Olsen, returned to Kiawah […]
June 6, 2023
By Eric Townsend, staff A spring semester marketing communications course led by instructor Nanelle Napp developed messaging and event recommendations […]
May 22, 2023
By Adam Wurtzel MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Adam Wurtzel went to The Point at Lake Norman to The HEARTest Yard‘s 10th Annual Golf Classic Tournament. The […]
February 24, 2023
By Molly Grantham CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Twenty-month-old Savannah Shipman went into heart failure at just three weeks old and […]
February 16, 2023
Preparing for a baby’s arrival is a busy time for all parents, but Haley and K.T. Carter of Knoxville, Tenn., […]
January 27, 2023
Greg Olsen is one of the most beloved former members of the Carolina Panthers and still makes his home here […]
January 26, 2023
The Greg Olsen Foundation and the HEARTest Yard are proud to be a part of Harris Teeter’s Health Partner Round Up Campaign! From […]
****SOLD OUT****** Fox Sports Analyst & Carolina Panthers legend, Greg Olsen is hosting his upcoming charity event at Steak 48 […]
January 19, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – Greg Olsen, beloved former Carolina Panthers tight end and now sports commentator, still makes his […]
January 1, 2023
The Party: Pro athletes, musicians, and other celebrities arrived at the Kiawah Island Club’s River Course for the first annual […]
November 28, 2022
Once again in 2022, Greg Olsen and his family went to the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital to visit with […]
October 7, 2022
Olsen helped raise money for his foundation for childhood heart medical funding by hosting a workout event at the Atrium […]
October 6, 2022
Olsen helped raise money for his foundation for childhood heart medical funding by hosting a workout event at the Atrium […]
October 5, 2022
At 11 months old, little Jim Leitner is a fighter. His battle began before he was born when doctors discovered […]
August 26, 2022
By Alex Malloy for The Island Connection Kiawah Island Club – and its owners, South Street Partners – were honored […]
August 16, 2022
Even when Greg Olsen was a star player in the NFL, his family struggled to meet the demands of treatment […]
August 15, 2022
Former Carolina Panthers’ tight end Greg Olsen presented the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital with a check for $300,000 on […]
August 14, 2022
By DaShawn Brown, wsoctv.com August 13, 2022 at 1:03 pm EDT CHARLOTTE — Former Carolina Panthers Luke Kuechly and Greg […]
May 15, 2022
The HEARTest Yard hosted its sixth annual 5K Saturday to benefit programs at Levine Children’s Hospital. The foundation was founded […]
May 8, 2022
Carolina Panthers’ Greg Olsen is teaming up with Showmars for the first time since the pandemic to host the 6th […]
March 20, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Then, and now. Remarkable difference. Judd Gray was born in May 2019 with Hypoplastic Left Heart […]
March 10, 2022
Together, CPI Security and the HEARTest Yard Foundation are encouraging children in southwest Charlotte to read on National Read Across […]
March 5, 2022
Former All-Pro Panthers tight end Greg Olsen made a virtual stop by a couple of Charlotte elementary schools Wednesday for […]
The guest list of the The HEARTest Yard Ungala enjoyed a red carpet welcome, silent auction, cocktail reception, wine, appetizers […]
March 2, 2022
Former Carolina Panther Greg Olsen was at Steak 48 Monday evening for The HEARTEST Yard benefit. More than 250 people […]
February 20, 2022
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Greg Olsen and his wife Kara are continuing to make an impact in our community. Their son, TJ, had a […]
February 4, 2022
In a few weeks, Steak 48 at Apex South Park will be unusually abuzz for a Monday night. The restaurant […]
December 27, 2021
TJ Olsen, the son of Panthers legend Greg Olsen, hit the Keep Pounding drum in the 2021 home finale, presented […]
November 15, 2021
He still works weekends at stadiums across the country, but there’s a lot more family time in Greg Olsen’s life […]
November 12, 2021
CHARLOTTE – The Beanie is Back! Fans can now secure their 2021 Greg Olsen Beanie and tickets to the Panthers […]
September 14, 2021
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. — Dominic Driscoll, 12, is a standout on the baseball diamond for many reasons. “He’s got this rare […]
June 2, 2021
An online fundraiser is selling shirts in support of Greg Olsen’s youngest son, TJ, as he waits for a new […]
March 11, 2021
As Greg Olsen and Thomas Davis prepare to retire on Thursday, we have already discussed the on field impact that […]
March 8, 2021
Tight end Greg Olsen will sign a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers on March 11 before officially retiring. Olsen […]
March 4, 2021
When it comes to famous Carolina Panthers players, former tight end Greg Olsen and former linebacker Thomas Davis are two […]
January 27, 2021
A new healthcare center in Charlotte is giving new hope to those struggling with heart issues. The HEARTest Yard Congenital […]
January 25, 2021
Greg Olsen was not just a dynamic, big-play football player who spent nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He made […]
“It was a great ride.” That’s how Greg Olsen views his 14-year career in the NFL. That’s how he retired […]
The tight end announced his retirement during FOX’s pregame show ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship between the Buccaneers and Packers. […]
January 24, 2021
After 14 seasons in the NFL, Greg Olsen is officially calling it a career. Prior to Sunday’s NFC Championship game […]
December 6, 2020
New Jersey’s own Greg Olsen has made three Pro Bowls, played in a Super Bowl, and caught 741 passes and […]
December 3, 2020
Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen shared new photos Wednesday of a completed project, years in the making, that […]
Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen shared new photos Wednesday of a completed project, years in the making, that […]
Greg Olsen may now play for the Seattle Seahawks, but he’s still making an impact on the Carolinas. Wednesday, he […]
Jonathan Warner Thu, December 3, 2020, 3:13 PM EST·2 min read Seahaws’ TE Greg Olsen shares first look at new […]
February 3, 2020
A family who received assistance from Greg Olsen’s Heartest Yard fund is sad to see the veteran tight end part […]
January 31, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A shock was felt across the Queen City Thursday when the Carolina Panthers announced that they came […]
May 10, 2019
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8, 2019 – Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital has received a $2.5 million gift from Receptions for […]
May 1, 2019
n November 2017, The Greg Olsen Foundation: Receptions for Research, in partnership with Atrium Health Levine Children’s, announced the creation […]
April 20, 2019
By: Kevin Campbell Updated: Apr 19, 2019 – 8:17 PM On May 11, hundreds will gather for the HEARTest Yard […]
February 21, 2019
George is a regular around the clinic at Levine Children’s Hospital. He’s just five months old. “George, how are you?” […]
November 26, 2018
They’ve turned out to be the ‘it’ gift this holiday season. On Sunday, 5,000 special edition ‘Levine Children’s Hospital’ beanies […]
November 25, 2018
The Carolina Panthers, New Era Cap, and Levine Children’s hospital have announced the Limited Edition ‘Carolina Panthers Sport Knit’, designed […]
November 16, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 16 — The Carolinas and beyond rallied behind R4R: The Greg Olsen Foundation in a big way […]
July 20, 2018
Greg Olsen is used to catching touchdown passes on television. One day, he could break down other people catching passes […]
May 8, 2018
Greg Olsen’s charity work was once again recognized this week. The United Way of Central Carolinas presented the Panthers’ tight […]
February 27, 2018
For a doctor who loves caring for children’s hearts, what better day to begin a new chapter in her life […]
December 14, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his wife, Kara Olsen, teamed up with Levine Children’s Hospital […]
November 16, 2017
Greg and Kara Olsen’s HEARTest Yard Fund has made a $750,000 donation to support pediatric heart patients. Those funds will […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Greg Olsen is one of the star players on the Carolina Panthers, but many in the Charlotte […]
November 15, 2017
CHARLOTTE – The Greg Olsen Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Children’s Hospital, announced Tuesday that The HEARTest […]
It’s been about five years since Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his wife, Kara, started a fund to […]
CHARLOTTE, NC (FOX 46 WJZY) – The Greg Olsen Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Children’s Hospital, announced […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Greg Olsen Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Children’s Hospital, […]
August 2, 2017
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Since the opening of the Dale Jr. Foundation in 2007, over $4 million has been raised […]
June 12, 2017
Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation and Showmars Restaurants join forces for the second annual 5K to benefit families […]
June 7, 2017
Meet Wyatt. He’s a crawling, mischievous little guy who’s hitting all of his growth and wellness milestones. A few short […]
May 15, 2017
CHARLOTTE – Greg Olsen’s good deeds continued on Friday night, as he and his mother teamed up to raise more […]
May 13, 2017
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his mother teamed up this weekend to raise $100,000 for breast cancer research. […]
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his mother, Susan, helped raise over $100,000 for breast cancer research Friday night […]
May 2, 2017
CHARLOTTE, NC — On Monday, United Way of Central Carolinas presented Panthers TE Greg Olsen and the Greg Olsen Foundation […]
The United Way gave $125,000 to Carolina Panther Greg Olsen’s foundation this week, a result of the tight end being […]
February 4, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tears began to flow as Aimee Cantadore recalled the fear felt when nurses explained what she and […]
February 3, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tears began to flow as Aimee Cantadore recalled the fear felt when nurses explained what she and […]
HOUSTON They would rather have spent Friday morning on Rice’s campus, going through their final practice before Super Bowl LI. […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tears began to flow as Aimee Cantadore recalled the fear felt when nurses explained what she and […]
January 22, 2017
Tight end Greg Olsen has been named one of three finalists for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Cardinals […]
The Carolina Panthers aren’t playing in the NFC Championship Game like they were a year ago, but they did get […]
January 15, 2017
Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen is the Carolina Panthers’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year this season […]
January 9, 2017
Star Trek captain William Shatner and wrestler turned action star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson were among the celebrities who helped […]
From becoming the first player at his position to ever post three-consecutive 1,000 receiving-yard seasons to being named an All-Pro […]
December 23, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers may not be having a winning season but one player remains a standout – on […]
December 1, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is a creature of habit, particularly as it pertains to […]
November 16, 2016
ittle over a month ago, on October 9, my twins, Talbot and T.J., celebrated their fourth birthdays. In the middle […]
October 10, 2016
Dannon is proud to partner with NFL’s A Crucial Catch program, benefiting the American Cancer Society. This month, we’re contributing […]
September 15, 2016
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is a warrior on and off the field. Besides being one of the best […]
July 27, 2016
All Proceeds Benefit Levine Children’s Hospital CHARLOTTE, NC (July 27, 2016) – NASCAR’s #88 driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Carolina […]
June 24, 2016
A North Carolina connection raised $100,000 in an auction to benefit Panthers tight end Greg Olsen’s charity. The winning bidder […]
June 23, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UPDATE: Greg Olsen’s 1969 Chevy Camaro just bought by Rick Hendrick for $100 k at Thursday’s Barrett-Jackson […]
June 9, 2016
Greg Olsen is auctioning off a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro convertible later this month to benefit his charity, the HEARTest Yard, […]
June 1, 2016
The Carolina Panthers are not new to the wish granting game, quarterback Cam Newton has granted Make-A-Wish requests in the […]
May 31, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NFL does not allow padded practices during organized team activities. But there was one Carolina Panthers […]
May 26, 2016
Greg Olsen is partnering up with ‘Bed for Kids’ and Ashley Furniture for a good cause. Thousands of kids in […]
May 21, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Greg Olsen’s football story didn’t start with the Panthers, nor did it start with the Miami Hurricanes. […]
CHARLOTTE – Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is making the most of the off-season. Olsen is working for a […]
May 20, 2016
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will auction a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible owned by All-Pro tight […]
March 29, 2016
Greg Olsen’s HEARTest Yard Fund will host its inaugural 5K race May 21 to benefit programs at the Levine Children’s […]
March 24, 2016
Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation and Showmars Restaurants join forces to host the first annual 5K to benefit […]
March 10, 2016
With a pep band, cheerleaders, and hundreds of screaming teenagers, Carolina Panthers star tight end Greg Olsen came to Charlotte […]
February 22, 2016
The Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter (CaSA) of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announced that the organization has selected a […]
February 12, 2016
Keep Pounding for the HEARTest Yard Winter 2016 “With roots in Charlotte, many employees at Financial Independence Group feel a […]
January 28, 2016
For Chris Olsen, the moment is never far away. The longtime New Jersey high school football coach finally had won […]
January 26, 2016
Carolina Panthers tight-end Greg Olsen is selling an awesome 90’s theme t-shirt, marking the Panthers trip to California. The shirts […]
January 25, 2016
The CAROvan50 collaboration shirt by designer Joey Ellis, Ryan Kalil, and Greg Olsen is now available! Proceeds from each CAROvan50 shirt sold […]
January 16, 2016
Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen is the Carolina Panthers’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year this season […]
December 2, 2015
When Carolina tight end Greg Olsen and Kansas City safety Eric Berry had life-changing experiences away from football, the logical […]
Originally posted on panthers.com. Read full story here. Tight end Greg Olsen is the Carolina Panthers’ nominee for the Walter […]
October 23, 2015
TODAY’s inspiring Together We Make Football series looks at the founders of the HEARTest Yard Foundation, who united Carolina Panthers […]
October 16, 2015
By: Jenny Vrentas Of the five undefeated teams in the NFL, the Panthers may be the one getting the least amount […]
September 13, 2015
Two Charlotte sports figures who share the #88 are teaming up to help local charities. Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen […]
August 20, 2015
NASCAR’s No. 88 driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Carolina Panthers No. 88 tight end Greg Olsen have teamed up to […]
June 30, 2015
Ashley Furniture HomeStore licensee Broad River Furniture here and NFL player Greg Olsen have signed a two year agreement naming […]
June 26, 2015
Former Chicago Bears tight end Greg Olsen is participating in another Kicks for a Cure Charity Kickball tournament in Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph […]
March 28, 2015
Dozens of Panthers fans were treated to a meet-and-greet with tight end Greg Olsen and linebackers Luke Kuechly and A.J. […]
March 27, 2015
Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is encouraging fans to get heart-healthy Saturday morning at Champions Sports Performance in Cornelius, and […]