Jacksonville Jaguars legend Tony Boselli gave the football community a scare after battling with COVID-19, but in the end, he was able to overcome it and is making a strong recovery. Now, after hearing his inspirational words, the organization has once again stepped in to aid with the fight against COVID-19 and will be purchasing 45,000 Jaguars-branded protective masks and distributing them locally.
We are supporting #Masks4JAX by purchasing and distributing 45,000 protective masks throughout the Jacksonville area.
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— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 8, 2020
According to the team’s press release, the masks will be distributed through companies that are currently operating and interacting with the public while the nation tries to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Also, the Jags will distribute masks to not-for-profit groups who are helping with the battle against COVID-19.
The Jags’ latest involvement with COVID-19 is just one of many that support the #Masks4Jax movement. According to the Jags’ official page, distribution of the masks will begin late next week.
Last month, it was announced that the Jags’ home stadium, TIAA Bank Field, would serve as a drive-thru testing site for those concerned about potentially having the coronavirus. Afterward, Jags owner Shad Khan also joined the fight against COVID-19 by donating $1 million locally towards organizations that are helping protect the community against the coronavirus. One of his automobile plants from Flex-N-Gate is also helping by manufacturing ventilators.
Jags cornerback Tre Herndon and his girlfriend Treyleanna Robinson have also contributed in the battle against the coronavirus as they recently donated 10,000 meals to organizations helping with coronavirus relief.