Adrian Peterson's charitable foundation was placed on "hiatus," its website cleared and Facebook page deactivated on Tuesday after some charities it supports received questions about being affiliated with the
Minnesota Vikings running back who faces felony charges for child abuse.
The website and Facebook page for Peterson's All Day Foundation were deactivated to protect the charities affiliated with Peterson and prevent them from being harassed, Bruce Richman, Peterson's philanthropy adviser, told "Outside the Lines."
Special Olympics Minnesota, which announced a partnership with Peterson a few weeks ago, acknowledged that it has pulled away from the NFL star.
"On Tuesday, Sept. 9 we announced Adrian Peterson as an Ambassador for Unified Sports," said Lynn Shelander, director of marketing and communications for Special Olympics Minnesota. "However, in light of the information that has come out since then, we are abstaining from any engagement with Adrian Peterson at this time."
