The NFL community has long been recognized for its exceptional philanthropic efforts. From the Mahomes family’s charitable endeavors to the impactful work of Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, there have been various instances. And, once again, prominent NFL players have united with a Grammy Award-winning artist to extend their support to children, while imparting them with a powerful message.
During a visit to Florida‘s organization, former New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (OBJ) came forward, offering warm embraces and radiant smiles to the children. Moreover, they showered the young ones with delightful surprises in the form of remarkable gifts.
Broward kids surprised to see the stars
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Recently, on Tuesday, a heartwarming surprise took place at the Carver Ranches Boys and Girls Club in Broward County. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Ravens’ WR Odell Beckham Jr., and Grammy winner DJ Khaled made a remarkable appearance during an event. The smiles on everyone’s faces were the result of the Merch Madness: Fan Gear Giveaway event, hosted by Fanatics as part of its annual Global Volunteer Day. This special day allows the online retailer’s employees to pause their daily operations and engage in volunteering activities to give back to their local communities.
The Merch Madness event is a platform through which over 300,000 pieces of licensed apparel are distributed to underserved youth and their families across various markets nationwide. This generous initiative includes a wide range of merchandise, such as jerseys, t-shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, and more. During their visit, Brady, Khaled, and OBJ surprised dozens of children by engaging in fun activities, tossing footballs, participating in the parachute game, and generously giving away fan gear. One young boy expressed his excitement to Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, saying, “Hi there, I love football!” Brady, with a smile, replied, “I do too…But I’m now retired.”
Gratitude filled the air as another young boy took hold of the microphone to express his appreciation. “I just want to say thank you for your support and you’re loving to your family,” he said. “I love you guys so much! Please respect everybody and the country America.” The young boy also had a few questions for DJ Khaled. In response, Khaled said, “I’m here for you because you are the future, you’re the generation today and tomorrow and I want you to know that we love you keep doing great we’re here for you know that.” Brady has a strong affiliation with this program and has made a generous donation towards it. Additionally, he has partnered with five other charitable organizations.
One charity is founded by the Goat himself!
Tom Brady, who could very well be remembered as the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the NFL, has amassed substantial wealth throughout his illustrious career. However, Brady has chosen to use his resources to support various charitable causes. Brady’s philanthropic efforts include affiliations with ‘Best Buddies International,’ an organization dedicated to assisting the 200 million individuals worldwide who face intellectual or emotional disabilities.
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Moreover, he has participated in ‘Capital One The Match,’ an exhibition golf tournament to help Feeding America and other charitable organizations. Furthermore, Brady has made donations to the ‘Entertainment Industry Foundation,’ an entity that works towards raising awareness and securing funds for diverse causes at local, national, and global levels. Additionally, he teamed up with ‘Kaboom!‘ to aid in the construction of imaginative playgrounds for children nationwide. Brady also co-founded the ‘TB12 Foundation‘ to provide support to fellow athletes.
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Brady’s commitment to philanthropy is evident through his extensive involvement with various charitable initiatives, just like her ex-wife Gisele.
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