Tim Tebow's shoulders carry a wide load on and off the field. ( Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos issued the most media credentials for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots than in any other regular season game since the stadium opened in 2001. CBS got its best rating for a regular season game in four years (No wonder they fought NBC so hard for it). The hits on this site and presumably any other Broncos site have doubled since Tim Tebow became the starter.

There’s something merry and bright in Denver these days. It’s not just the Holiday season adding an extra jolt in the air. It’s the Denver Broncos, led by the Tim Tebow show.

With all of the attention that the Broncos draw because of their come from behind wins, No. 15 is certainly at the root of all of the media interest.

Tebow’s style of play along with his unique off the field characteristics combine to grab the attention of many worldly sectors from religion to politics to comedy. If you thought his story only resides in the sports world, you’ve been living in the Land of La La.

Saturday Night Live did a skit on Tebow. He can’t comment on it because he claims that he hasn’t seen it yet. The striking thing is and perhaps the reason why Tebow generates so much interest is because of his disinterest in what the public is interested in.
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As part of the Dream Come True program, Tebow meets with 13-year-old Ryley after the Broncos beat the Chiefs. (Patrick Smyth/Denver Broncos)

Despite how you feel about football, when it comes down to it, it’s just a game.

That’s why Tim Tebow is using his orange and blue pigskin pedestal to make the lives of others better.

It was announced that CURE International and the Tebow Foundation will be partnering to build a 30-bed children’s hospital in the Philippines. It is slated to open in 2013.

“We’re just trying to make a difference in kids’ lives and brighten their day,” Tebow said after Wednesday’s practice. ”I know this is a big game leading up, and I know this is a big practice today, but ultimately that might be the coolest thing I’m doing this week.”

Tebow was born in the Philippines and started his foundation in January 2010 to help improve the lives of children around the world who are less fortunate.

Throughout the season, Tebow has also been a part of the Dream Come True organization which gives children who are “seriously, chronically, and terminally ill” the chance to fulfill one of their dreams. For every game this season, Tebow has met with one kid before and after each game to talk, take pictures, and share his NFL game day experience with them. In turn, these kids show Tebow a thing or two about life as well.
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