Rivera back rolling along and putting it on the line

	ON GUARD: Marco Rivera will start at guard for the Green Bay Packers Aug. 28 in the 43rd annual Bishop's Charities game. Rivera, a Catholic, likes working with children. (Rick Evans photo)

Last season, no unit on the Green Bay Packers suffered more injuries than the offensive line. Most fans recall the loss of both starting tackles, but many forget that right guard Marco Rivera, who did not miss a start, played much of the season with torn medial collateral ligaments in both knees.

How did the eight-year veteran from Penn State play through the pain?

Credit his toughness, desire, professionalism and commitment to the team, but also consider the inspiration he receives from a special group of kids.

During the off season, Rivera, a Catholic who was born in Brooklyn, NY, visits patients at St. George's Hospital, a Catholic children's hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In particular, Rivera reaches out to the cancer patients.

"It does help you put your aches and pains aside when you consider what these kids are going through," he said. "Those kids really touch your heart. If you want to talk about a struggle, those kids are struggling every day."  Full story ...

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