Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has accomplished a great deal on the field during his eleven NFL seasons. On Saturday, he was rewarded for his even greater achievements off the field. Tillman, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was announced as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year at "NFL Honors" on Saturday. A finalist for the award in 2011 and the winner of the NFL Salute to Service Award in 2012, Tillman has impacted countless people in the Chicago area through his Cornerstone Foundation. Some examples: Tillman's Foundation provides pediatric hospital patients with access to iPads, laptops, gaming systems and other kinds of entertainment to help pass the time during their hospital stays and annually reaches more than 370,000 children. His fund has also distributed more than $1 million to over 300 families who have been identified by local organizations as at-risk or in need. The support is provided to families and individuals to strengthen their ability to care for themselves. Source: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...-tillman-chosen-walter-payton-man-of-the-year
