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Is Gabrielle Dillon the unsung hero behind AJ Dillon's success on and off the field?

AJ Dillon and Gabrielle Dillon are the perfect match in the NFL. Since getting married, the couple has inspired the world with their collaborative philanthropic initiatives. However, the Green Bay Packers running back had to miss the final two preseason games due to injury.

Despite the setback, he remained positive during tough times, thanks to the unwavering support of his wife, Gabrielle Dillon. Entering his fifth season with the Packers, he is now poised to make impressive records in upcoming games, with Gabrielle as his constant source of motivation throughout his journey.

Born on October 30, 1999, Gabrielle Dillon is a well-known portrait photographer, content creator, fashion enthusiast, lifestyle blogger, and social media influencer. With 78.6K followers on her Instagram handle, she is quite popular among her fans for sharing effective fashion tips.

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According to her social media profile, Gabrielle shares a strong bond with her parents, Tonya Toonen and David Toonen. She often expresses her love for them through her Instagram posts. On her dad’s birthday on February 20, 2021, she took to her Instagram handle to share snaps with him. “Happy birthday, Dad! I love you so much!” she wrote, expressing her deep connection with her father.

Similarly, she also wished her mom on Mother’s Day with a touching note: “The strongest, most selfless woman I know. My favorite person. Nothing could replace the special bond we have. You’ve taught me so much about staying true to myself and making the most of life. I love you, happy Mother’s Day 🤍,” showcasing her affection and care for her mother.

Apart from being a loving daughter, Gabrielle is also a supportive wife to her NFL husband. Gabrielle is also the owner of a Wisconsin-based restaurant, Dining with the Dillons, which she runs with her NFL husband. The couple was recently featured on the cover of the 2023 Door County Dining Guide magazine, offering a sneak peek into the vibrant culinary scene of Door County.

She often catches attention for her relationship with AJ Dillon. The couple got to know each other through a mutual friend in 2020. Soon after, they began to date, getting engaged in 2021. And, taking their relationship to the next level, they exchanged vows in 2022.

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Is Gabrielle Dillon the unsung hero behind AJ Dillon's success on and off the field?

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Dillon And his Wife’s philanthropic works

To empower families and combat hunger in their communities, the couple launched the Dillon Family Foundation in Little Chute. Since their marriage in 2022, they have been partnering with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to feed children who do not receive regular meals.

In June, AJ Dillon’s sentiments highlighted the strong understanding he shares with his wife in giving back to society. “We’re trying to help as many people as we can day by day, year by year,” he stated. “For us, we both feel really passionate about just kind of enriching the community that we’re in,” AJ said earlier.

Thus, through their nonprofit organization, the couple is making collective efforts to create more avenues to help needy children and raise awareness. “It was like, ‘Wow, how can we do more and more and more?’” AJ said. “If this is our impact, if this is our outreach, let’s just continue to grow that to help more people. Provide another meal for another kid. There’s never-ending things that you can do to help.”

Thus, the couple clearly understands that their foundation’s focus should be on benefiting needy kids. “We kind of found what we’re really passionate about and causes that hit close to home or just have a soft spot in our hearts, so that’s kind of why we started with children and hunger,” Gabrielle Dillon remarked earlier.

 

The couple shares a son, Algiers “Trey” Dillon III, who was born on May 2, 2023, the same day as AJ’s birthday. As a mother, Gabrielle understands the importance of providing basic resources to other children. “We have a child of our own, and he’s so fortunate to have a lot of resources. Also, as a new mom, it breaks my heart that some kids don’t have those resources, the opportunities, food, basic needs like that, and shelter,” she added.

This aligns perfectly with their own love of food, as seen in Dining with the Dillons. “We’re passionate about food. We’re passionate about good food,” AJ asserted. “So it falls hand in hand with, well, we want everybody to have food.”

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Through their social media posts, the couple often express their love for each other.

On special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and game days, the couple never fails to cherish each other. Gabrielle Dillon also cheers on her NFL husband from the stands with their child.

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Recently, Gabrielle shared multiple pictures with AJ Dillon and Trey, giving a cheeky caption to the post: “Unforgettable night at Lambeau Field! 💚 #familyfirst.” Additionally, on June 10, 2023, she took to her Instagram account to share the cutest snaps of herself with her toddler son, writing, “My whole world!! My heart explodes for my boys🥹🩵.”

Several Instagram posts are a true testament to their unique bond. The dynamic duo balances their personal and professional endeavors wonderfully. Earlier, AJ Dillon also revealed his off-field strategy for his wife and son. “Inside our house, we’re a really good team,” AJ said. “I still play running back, and Gab’s the quarterback, so she tells me what the play is, and I run with it and try to score touchdowns and make it look good. And I guess Trey would be our mascot,” the Packers RB stated. Thus, with each passing day, they continue to inspire each other.