While John Elway made headlines for leading the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl victories and etching his name into the Hall of Fame, his personal life took a transformative turn post-retirement. He divorced Janet Elway, his wife of 19 years, in 2003. In 2005, during former Raiders RB Marcus Allen’s celebrity golf tournament in Los Angeles, Elway met Paige Green—a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader with a heart for service. The two quickly connected, and three years later, they tied the knot at a private ceremony in Italy on August 30, 2009.

Initially, they were dating casually. After their first date, Green had famously said, “Well, we’ve all been on first dates. It either gets better or worse from there. In this case, it got good enough that I moved to Denver a year later. We pretty much live one day at a time.” Over the years, the bond developed into love. She was never married and had no children. But the gentleman side of John Elway did score a touchdown in the game of love. They later got engaged in 2008.

Even after 18 years of marriage, the couple doesn’t have any children. While the legend already has 4 children, Jessica, Jordan, Jack, and Juliana from his first marriage, Paige Green likes spending her time with her dogs, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Lyle. The NFL legend also loves playing with them.

She is present at every place where John Elway goes. Be it NFL stadiums, business meetings, or trips, they still love spending time with each other. The best place to do so is their favorite, doing philanthropic activities. The Elways are famous in charitable organizations.

Green has been Elway’s philanthropic counterpart, playing an active role in several charitable initiatives. From supporting Colorado-based youth organizations to animal welfare campaigns, Paige Green has used her platform alongside Elway to give back meaningfully.

John Elway and Paige Green emerge as charity couple

Since their marriage, Green has become more than just a partner in Elway’s life. The couple’s appearances at public events often showcase not just their affection but their shared purpose—a bond rooted in community, not just celebrity. In 2015, John Elway and Paige Green received the High Hopes Tribute Award at the 29th Annual Carousel Ball at the Hyatt Regency Denver.

They gave the proceeds to the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. The foundation’s interim executive director, Dana Davis’ mother Barbara said, “John Elway has been a leading community figure, world class athlete and outstanding role model for so many young people. We are thrilled to salute him and have the Elways on our team.”

The couple is also associated with the Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare and Adopt, Don’t Shop. Even fans love them for their public affection during trips and public programs. It’s a wholesome story!