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NFL Names Dhar Mann Chief Kindness Officer Amid Controversy

1/31/2026

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Dhar Mann's Kindness Initiative

The National Football League (NFL) has appointed Dhar Mann as its first-ever Chief Kindness Officer for Super Bowl LX.
He will launch a "Be Kind to Your Rival" campaign and donate $1 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for qualifying social media posts.
The appointment has drawn criticism due to his past felony fraud charges and protests by actors over working conditions in his videos.

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NFL Enhances Engagement

The NFL will engage more than 160 creators across social platforms during Super Bowl 60 to boost fan engagement.
Ian Trombetta, NFL senior vice president, leads the effort to emphasize creators' role in fan engagement.
Dhar Mann, the league's Chief Kindness Officer, will lead a campaign to donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Other creators, such as Robert Irwin and Chef Cuso, will join activations to reach younger audiences.

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Dhar Mann's Kindness Initiative

The National Football League (NFL) has appointed Dhar Mann as its first-ever Chief Kindness Officer for Super Bowl LX.
He will launch a "Be Kind to Your Rival" campaign and donate $1 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for qualifying social media posts.
The appointment has drawn criticism due to his past felony fraud charges and protests by actors over working conditions in his videos.

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