Seahawks legend Marcus Trufant along with staff from the Seahawks, Seattle Aquarium and Boeing, pose in front of The Reef, the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion 500,000-gallon habitat. (© Seahawks photo)
In the heart of Seattle, a powerful collaboration is taking shape through the Team of Champions, sponsored by Boeing.
The Team of Champions brings together the Seahawks and Boeing to honor remarkable community organizations making a significant impact in the region. From addressing environmental conservation to supporting military veterans and their families, these organizations embody the spirit of community and resilience.
EarthCorps team members and their families are recognized during halftime at the October 5 Seahawks vs. Buccaneers game. EarthCorps strives to cultivate leaders and community partnerships to advance environmental restoration and conservation initiatives. (© Seahawks photo)
Throughout this fall, Seahawks legend Marcus Trufant joins Boeing teammates to visit and learn more about each organization. The Team of Champions mission is to celebrate those working to make our communities better and highlight the breadth of work they do to support those in need.
“As a Puget Sound native, I’ve always believed in giving back to the community that gave so much to me,” Trufant shares. “The Team of Champions celebrates organizations that are making a real difference. What I appreciate most about Boeing is their deep local roots. Their story began right here in Washington, and that connection still runs through everything they do. Like Boeing, I understand the pride and the pressure that comes with representing where you’re from. That’s why it means so much to be part of their story and to stand together in supporting and uplifting the people who make this region special.”
Trufant embraces a program participant during the WELD Seattle visit. WELD focuses on safe transitional housing, employment opportunities, and reconnection so that their members find a sense of belonging in their community. (© Seahawks photo)
Among the honored organizations is the Seattle Aquarium, a beacon of marine conservation and education.
Trufant is given a space exhibit tour at the Museum of Flight. The Museum of Flight’s mission is to unleash the innovation, passion, and human story of flight to unlock joy and the amazing potential in everyone. (© Seahawks photo)
As part of the program, each organization is celebrated at a Seahawks home game, where they are honored during halftime. This recognition not only highlights their contributions but also inspires others to join the effort to create positive change. The partnership between Boeing and the Seahawks underscores their commitment to uplifting organizations that align with their missions of community support.
Together, through the Team of Champions, these eight organizations are the backbone of the Puget Sound, creating a ripple effect of hope and inspiration. With the support of Boeing and the Seahawks, they are building stronger communities, one story at a time.
Trufant poses with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust teammates during his August visit. The organization works to steward the 1.5-million-acre landscape that stretches from Seattle to Ellensburg along I-90. They lead collective action to conserve and restore natural lands and wildlife habitat; build and maintain sustainable trails; empower the next generation of environmental changemakers; advocate for public lands; lead a robust volunteer program; and enhance connections to nature for all. (© Seahawks photo)
The 2025 Team of Champions organizations are:
Trufant and others wave at the Seattle Aquarium’s diver as he sports a Seahawks jersey while diving in the Ocean Pavilion’s Reef. (© Seahawks photo)