Former Twins outfielder Denard Span did an interview for the Huffington Post recently. In it, he discussed his foundation. It's purpose is to help and assist single-parent families. The interview discusses his experience growing up in a single-parent household, what it meant to him and how they made it work

Great stuff! Thanks for posting, Seth. And thanks to Mr. Span.

Good for Denard, he always struck me as a really good dude.

Being a single parent is even tougher when your own child launches a projectile at you.

 

"Denard Span of Minnesota Twins hits mother with foul ball"

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2010/news/story?id=5043987

Great article.  Very thoughtful responses from Denard.

 

If I remember correctly, he launched foundation activities shortly before Christmas last year in Tampa Bay.  Looks like they are making great strides since then.

One of the (many) really good people I've interacted with. Talked to him at Twins Fest a few times. He was a podcast guest a few times way back when. Just a good guy.

Great article, thanks Seth.

Span always seemed like a stand up guy and a great ball player. This team would have been obviously better served keeping him around not only for his skill on the diamond but his leadership as well.