Browns Visit UH: Seidman Cancer Center

The Cleveland Browns visited University Hospitals to visit with patients to show their support and brighten spirits.

Offensive Lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. was in the giving spirit this holiday season, giving away a new car, $10,000 and much more to Cleveland-area families in need.

Last week, as part of the Browns annual 10 days of giving, the Cleveland Browns' and College Now Greater Cleveland's partnership for the Marion Motley Scholarship awarded two Cleveland Metropolitan School District scholars $10,000 to put towards their college education. The Marion Motley scholarship provides an opportunity for Northeast Ohio high school seniors to pursue their dreams of receiving a college education.

During Day 6 of "10 Days of Giving," the Cleveland Browns Foundation formally announced the presentation of a $100,000 grant from the Arby's Foundation that will benefit Akron Public Schools.

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Browns ownership, staff and Browns alumni, teamed up Monday and Tuesday to pack food boxes to be distributed to local families in need.

On Tuesday, Nathan Zegura and wide receiver Khadarel Hodge visited virtually with Canton students for a Q&A session about navigating what has been a difficult school year.

On Thursday members of the East Cleveland city schools joined the Browns in a team meeting where the team announced it was donating $350,000 to the East Cleveland City Schools to help close the digital divide and address the educational issues that stem from the lack of resources in the community.

On Saturday October 17th 2020, as part of the Browns' Crucial Catch initiative, the Browns presented Tributes at Twilight, a visual driving experience at FirstEnergy stadium in partnership with the American Cancer Society. Also, Linebacker Jacob Phillips dedicates a luminary to a loved one.

Last week, through the Nike Youth Football Captains program, Browns safety Sheldrick Redwine spoke with the Cleveland Bombers Youth Football program via Zoom, sharing that the team would be receiving 88 new pairs of NIKE cleats, on behalf of the Browns, his Gloria Redwine Foundation and NIKE.

As part of the awareness efforts for "Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer," Browns players paid a virtual visit to patients at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center during their First and 10 community visit.

Larry Ogunjobi and Charley Hughlett joined players and coaches from Kirtland and Shaker Heights to talk about making a difference in the community as part of the Build The Bridge initiative. Build the Bridge strives to create a coalition of coaches, players, parents, administration and community members to foster the success of student-athletes through social-emotional, educational, and athletic advancement. The program creates opportunities for all team members to build relationships and mutual respect between diverse communities, regardless of their race, class or creed.

Through the "Get 2 School, Stay in the Game!" Network, the Cleveland Browns presented a $135,000 matching donation to support funding of the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library in the East Cleveland City School District during a celebration of Tackle Reading Across America Day at Superior Elementary.

The purpose of Inspire Change is to facilitate conversations and actions that move us towards a more equal and just tomorrow. Watch as players discuss how the Browns' First and Ten movement helps them make a difference in the community through volunteerism and inspiring others to do the same.

Furthering its dedication to helping kids dream big, the Arby's Foundation presented Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) with $100,000 as part of their local grants program in support of the Cleveland Browns Foundation's "Get 2 School, Stay in the Game!" Network, a statewide initiative designed to promote the importance of school attendance and put an end to chronic absenteeism.

The Cleveland Browns hosted the East 88th St. Browns to give them a tour of the facility. During the tour, they were surprised with $10,000 for their program, new helmets for the players and two tickets to the Super Bowl.

The Browns mark the beginning of their house rehab project with Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM). This duplex house will become a home to two families who are part of the Chopping for Change program.

With a $100,000 gift from the team, the Browns are making a difference for families who are homeless. This marks the first day of renovating homes and transforming lives.

On Tuesday, Browns players, alumni and staff joined the Greater Cleveland Food Bank prior to Thanksgiving to package meals and food items for local shelters, food pantries and food sites throughout Northeast Ohio.

Denim Lowe is 8 years old who's been diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm. With help from Make a Wish and the Cleveland Browns Denim traveled to Berea to tour the Browns' training facility and get some football tips from Odell Beckham Jr. and Baker Mayfield.

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Through Browns Give Back, the Browns celebrated Halloween with UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital patients and staff by designing special superhero capes and enjoying other holiday-themed activities during the event.

Odell Beckham Jr. and The Cleveland Browns Get 2 School initiative hosted a bowling and pizza party for Canton City School's students who have had perfect attendance over the last few weeks.

The Cleveland Browns Get 2 School initiative and Browns alumnus, Jamel White, stopped by the Canton City Schools Family Fun Day to encourage families to make attendance a priority all school-year long.

Baker Mayfield and teammates hosted high school Unified Sports flag football athletes, coaches and volunteers for the inaugural Cleveland Browns Special Olympics Ohio uniform reveal and Play Football! Clinic.

As part of Browns Give Back's commitment to education, the Cleveland Browns Foundation and Maple Heights School District celebrated the recent launch of the Get 2 School, Stay in the Game! Network during a visit to Barack Obama Elementary School. While at the school, Browns players David Njoku and Demetrius Harris recognized select students and congratulated them for showing exemplary or significantly improved attendance.

The Browns and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank hosted the 21st annual Taste of the Browns event at FirstEnergy Stadium.