Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) kicks off against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Sitthixay Ditthavong)
Children receive their filled weekend backpacks supported by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. | Submitted
Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) practices with holder Adam Podlesh and long snapper Patrick Mannelly (65)before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears placekicker Robbie Gould boots a field goal in the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. Holding is Brad Maynard (4). (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
CHICAGO - 2009: Robbie Gould of the Chicago Bears poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by NFL Photos)
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Naperville Sun columnist Michelle Linn-Gust
Professional athletes don’t have to start their own charities. But for Robbie Gould, the kicker for the Chicago Bears, starting one was an obvious segue to what he plans to do after playing professional football. “I have always been involved in charity work,” Gould said, …
