ATHENS, Ga. - A charity bowling event in Athens brought together some of the biggest names in Georgia football, all rallying behind former Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt to raise money for Parkinson’s and Crohn’s disease research.

What they're saying:

Richt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago, said he is doing well and grateful for the support.

"I'm doing good. Of course, I got Parkinson's. Everyone knows that by now, but I'm living with it pretty good. Thankful for all my blessings," he told FOX 5 sports anchor DJ Shockley.

The fundraiser is officially called the Chick-fil-A Dog Bowl 2025, created after Richt went public with his diagnosis and later learned that his granddaughter Jaden has Crohn’s disease.

"Once you make it public that you got Parkinson’s, everybo

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