CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- More than 1,000 fathers and their children bonded on the Carolina Panthers' practice field Saturday for the ‘All-Pro Dad’ event.

The fatherhood program of Family First, a national non-profit organization based out of Tampa, FLa., launched in 1997 with the help of former Indianapolis head coach, Tony Dungy.

‘All-Pro Dad’ features 60 NFL players, coaches and alumni who encourage men to be good fathers.

The group uses football to help fathers build better relationships with their children.

This is the third year the event has been held in Uptown Charlotte.

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