The charitable effort will center around Jake’s success on the playing field, and will be based upon the number of touchdown passes Delhomme throws this year from the Panthers second game forward. For each touchdown Delhomme throws, both Delhomme and Bojangles will donate $1,000 to The United Way of Acadiana, located in Lafayette, La.

This agreement means that prior to the kickoff of this week’s Panther game at Detroit, Delhomme and Bojangles’ have already earmarked $14,000 for the United Wayof Acadiana based upon Jake’s seven touchdown tosses in weeks 2 thru 5.

“The Bojangles’ team is thrilled to be partnering with Jake Delhomme in helping the people of Louisiana recover from the effects of Hurricane Rita,” said Joe Drury, CEO of Bojangles’. “Jake’s from Louisiana and has a real concern for his friends and neighbors back home in Louisiana.”

Delhomme took over as starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers the second game of the 2003 season. An eight-year NFL veteran, he has played a key role in the Panthers’ recent gridiron success, leading the team to an NFC South divisional title its first NFC championship, and the franchise’s first-ever appearance in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Delhomme is a native of Breaux Bridge, La. and attended Louisiana-Lafayette University.

United Way of Acadiana is independent, separately incorporated organization, and is governed by local volunteers. United Ways bring people together to focus on the most important needs in the community – building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference.

Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc., founded in 1977 with headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., operates more than 350 stores in 15 states.  Specializing in a variety of chicken, side items, biscuits and sandwiches.  Bojangles’ offers a high quality, made-from-scratch menu in a fun, fast friendly environment and proudly offers breakfast all day, everyday.

Source: Eric Mower and Associates