Players across the CFL have been doing big things in their respective communities over the past few days; Greg Ellingson and the rest of the Ottawa REDBLACKS were out in force at Cap Pride, while members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders are doing their part to help improve the lives of the province’s youth.
All love at @FierteCapPride 🏳️🌈#RNation #DiversityIsStrength pic.twitter.com/omFGWwQ5Tw
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) August 26, 2018
In Saskatchewan, veteran Jovon Johnson is set to give away a whopping 480 backpacks — complete with school supplies — to area children in need.
My house is cluttered with school supplies everywhere! I’m loving it though I’ve never seen so much school stuff in my life! Then again I never really owned any of the stuff I have when I was a child! It feels good to be able to give what I wish I could afford! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Jovon Johnson (@Mr_Consistent_2) August 26, 2018
Today was an eventful day! I got it done though and I’m thankful 🙏🏽! 480 backpacks have made it to REGINA! Kids are you ready??? I know I am like a kid at Christmas time! Now who wants to help pack these up TUESDAY? #2 pic.twitter.com/umgcGmldUH
— Jovon Johnson (@Mr_Consistent_2) August 29, 2018
Roughriders receiver Naaman Roosevelt has partnered with KidSport Saskatchewan to help give children in need the opportunity to play sports.
Hey guys I’m excited to be partnered with @KidSportSK . In two years we were able to raise over $27,000 and put This Many kids in sports!! To support head to a rider store location and buy one of my KidSports poster. pic.twitter.com/Y0GH6EF68c
— Naaman Roosevelt (@nyce18) August 28, 2018
The program has already paid dividends, with over $27,000 raised and its impact evident.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 https://t.co/8DgnoVyefg
— Naaman Roosevelt (@nyce18) August 29, 2018
People often talk about the heart of this league as what sets it apart: The work that players are doing in their respective communities is a testament to that.
UPDATE: Toronto Arognauts running back James Wilder Jr. has enlisted the help of teammates and Nissan to send kids off to school with backpacks and books.
Every dollar helps n every donation of $12 or more gets their name put into raffle to win 2 tickets to the @torontoargos next home game and 2 of my “GET WILDER” T shirts!! Hope to see you and Thank you!!#getWILDERhttps://t.co/0qMenihQJE#BackToSchool #WilderForACause #getWILDER pic.twitter.com/e2LmJMoGpo
— James Wilder Jr (@IAm_Wilder32) August 28, 2018
Join me and @Pic6Darb between now and August 31st Helping kids in need. Donating backpack and school supplies @NissanDTTO ! pic.twitter.com/p335JiduBs
— James Wilder Jr (@IAm_Wilder32) August 28, 2018
Awesome.
