On the field, Jordyn Tyson is known for his electrifying catches and game-changing touchdowns. Off the field, the soon-to-be NFL wide receiver is building a reputation for something just as meaningful: giving back.
On March 6, 2026, in Old Town Scottsdale, Tyson presented a $29,000 check to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. It’s the result of a community partnership with Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers that turned football fandom into philanthropy.
The money raised is the result of two specialty menu items: Jordyn Tyson’s Touchdown Sandwich and the Sam Leavitt QB10 Wrap. Featured during the 2025 season, 10% of the sales were earmarked for Phoenix Children’s via the Cold Beers Cares Initiative, which supports multiple Arizona nonprofits throughout the year.
For Tyson, the opportunity to support young patients is a passion project.
“I love philanthropy and giving back,” Tyson said. “Especially with the unique opportunity that we have with Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. Giving a portion of the sales to the children’s hospital is just an amazing way to do it. It’s a very important piece of my life.”
“And the cheeseburgers are awesome too,” he added.
The initiative reflects how modern student-athletes can use their platform to connect sports, business and community impact to do good in their community. Whether they knew it or not, fans who stopped in for a burger or wrap during the season were contributing to programs that help families across Arizona, and that’s thanks to Tyson.
“It’s really important that we have community partnerships like this,” said Alissa Parten, Development Officer, Phoenix Children’s Foundation. “There are so many things at the hospital that depend on philanthropy and giving back. The fact that they were able to raise $29,000 for the hospital is incredibly meaningful.”
Parten said Tyson’s involvement went far beyond lending his name to a menu item. During visits with patients, she saw firsthand the compassion behind the athlete.
“He was just so kind with the kids at Phoenix Children’s,” Parten said. “He was donating clothes to patients and spending time with them. It made a huge difference.”
Moments like that reveal the character behind the jersey. According to Parten, Tyson’s interactions with patients and families reflected the values instilled by those closest to him.
“I was able to meet his mom, Sandra, and just seeing that relationship really speaks to how he was raised,” Parten said. “He’s such a gentleman with the kids. It shows his values and where they come from.”
For Tyson, the cause is simple. Football has given him a platform. Now he’s using it to lift others.
A touchdown on Saturday might ignite a stadium, but sometimes the most meaningful score comes long after the final whistle.