Week 7 was a shocker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only did they lose against the Ravens, but their Super Bowl winner Chris Godwin got injured in the 4th quarter. The injury was so severe that he had to be carted off the field. Later, the fans found out that he dislocated his left ankle. Last week, surgery was done, and he looks great.

The star WR organized the annual event for his philanthropic endeavor Team Godwin Foundation on the 28th of October. No one expected him to be there, but he surprised them all. Arriving on a leg scooter with his left ankle at rest, he didn’t show a single sign of frustration over the injury. Instead, he was touched by the fans’ gestures.

Chris Godwin revealed during the event that his charity foundation has received more than $15,000 after his injury. Overwhelmed by such a huge show of support, he said, “People didn’t have to do that. They didn’t have to take their hard-earned money and donate into our cause. They could have said just get well soon. It woulda meant the same. But it’s very special.” That’s a great way to encourage their player and let him know how much he meant to them.

The receiver was amazed by the love of the community. He later thanked the fans for taking time out of their lives and contributing to help those in need. Through his charity, he tries to generate money for the local dog rescue centers and shelters. But the support isn’t unexpected. Godwin has a high-profile player for the Bucs. He played in the Super Bowl LV when Brady won the trophy.

Over the last 6 years, the WR and his wife, Mariah DelPercio, have worked tirelessly for his foundation.

Chris Godwin’s charity for dogs

If you want to understand why the receiver cares so deeply for his foundation, you have to understand the backstory. In 2017, he and his wife wanted a dog and visited a dog store. But they were introduced to harsh realities about the local dog shelters. She learned more about it when she volunteered at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Later, she told her NFL star husband, Chris Godwin, about all of this. He was also touched and wanted to do something to help the dog shelters financially. In 2019, they took the next stop and started the Team Godwin Foundation. The couple promotes adoption and has two dogs named Ghost and Ziggy.

It’s a refreshing scene for the Bucs fans to watch their star WR in good spirits. The challenge during an injury is not only physical, there are mental roadblocks as well. Now that Chris Godwin is fulfilling his passion for charity during his time away, it might reduce the time of recovery. The only problem is that he should be very careful while moving. Everyone wants him to come back as early as he can.