COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the world, with both the number of people infected and the death toll continuing to rise at alarming rates in the United States and around the world.
All sports in the US have come to a screeching halt, save for the NFL who is plowing on with the start of free agency, but with some added restrictions to prevent spreading the disease.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, R&B superstar Ciara, have stepped up to help out the Seattle community in these trying times, pledging to donate an astonishing one million meals in accordance with Seattle Food Lifeline, a local food bank.
The world needs us ALL. Unprecedented times. @Ciara & I are supporting our community in Seattle by donating 1 million meals with Seattle @FoodLifeLine https://t.co/TMUkkwjDV6 Rally & support your local food bank @FeedingAmerica
Let’s all keep the Faith during this difficult time pic.twitter.com/i2oJnQoOgb— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 18, 2020
Wilson is no stranger to helping out his community. He has taken time every Tuesday during the regular season over his entire NFL career to visit sick kids at Seattle Children’s Hospital, and his work in raising money to help find a cure for pediatric cancer earned him the Vince Lombardi Excellence Award earlier this offseason.
Now, with the country in crisis, Wilson will use some of his wealth to help support families who are struggling to put food on the table, either due to lost wages or hefty medical bills stemming from COVID-19.
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