Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has pledged to donate $100,000 to assist with the medical bills of victims in last week’s theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, according to NFL.com.
The money will be given to the city and distributed to victims’ families in need.
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Steve Smith, a five-time All-Pro, said in a statement:
“As a father and husband, I cannot imagine the pain and suffering the victims are going through, My family’s hearts and prayers are extended to theirs, and I hope this contribution might assist in paying some of the medical bills that will help allow these families to move forward in this tragic circumstance.”
Several Denver Broncos have also reached out to victims at local hospitals over the weekend.
Broncos head coach John Fox said recently that the team hopes to play a role in helping to heal the shocked community.
Fox said:
“I was in New York when 9/11 occurred, and a lot of the victims really looked to us and they’ll look to us here in Denver for some uplifting times,” For some negative things that do happen to occur, you know our guys do a whole lot of good. That was part of that whether it was the fires or this recent tragedy, you know, I’m very proud of them. They’re out there they want to give back and they want to somehow lift the spirits.”
In difficult times it’s refreshing to see those with the ability to give back, using their power and influence for the greater good.
