Lauran & Justin Tuck founded Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy to encourage children to READ, UNDERSTAND, SUCCEED, and HOPE. Since it was founded in 2008, Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy has been committed to raising funds to donate books and other reading materials to support children in the New York City and Central Alabama communities. Last year alone, the Tucks were able to direct more than 17,500 books to over 1,500 kids across Central Alabama and New York City.

The Tucks are inspired to support the communities that have supported them. Through the time and energy put into R.U.S.H.,the Tucks hope to encourage children to embrace literacy. To raise additional support for this important initiative, Justin Tuck has also pledged $1,000 for every sack he records during the NFL season.

About Justin Tuck

Justin Tuck was born in Coosa County, Alabama. He's an American football defensive end for the National Football League's New York Giants. Tuck was a former standout defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and finished his Notre Dame career with a school-record 24.5 quarterback sacks. He also set a single-season Notre Dame record with 13.5 sacks in 2003. In the 2008 season, he recorded a career-best 12.0 sacks en route to Pro Bowl honors. He also notched a game-high 2.0 sacks along with six tackles and one forced fumble in the Giants stunning win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.