Personal Life
Olsen's older brother, Chris Jr., played quarterback for the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. His brother also tried out for a spot on the Bears' roster, during their rookie mini-camp in May 2007, but was not offered a contract.
Olsen founded Receptions For Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation in 2009, which helps fund cancer research. Greg’s mom, Sue, is an 11-year cancer survivor and the inspiration for his foundation. One of his fundraising events includes Kicks for a Cure Kickball Tournament, the world’s largest charity kickball tournament. The large scale event is held annually each summer in Chicago’s Grant Park and hosts over 1,000 people. Kickball teams compete and have fun in an effort to raise money for cancer research.
Greg and his wife Kara welcomed a baby boy Tate in early June 2011. In April 2012, Olsen announced via Twitter that he and his wife were expecting twins. On October 9, twins Talbot and T. J. were born, with T. J. being found to have a heart defect.
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