Besides being one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever
set foot in the Superdome, Drew Brees is also a kind soul with a generous
spirit. Mixing football with philanthropy, Brees loves his home state of
Louisiana and readily gives money to support its culture and people. His Brees
Dream Foundation, which he started in 2003, aims "to improve
the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and
opportunities for children and families in need."
Now, Brees has announced yet another charitable
cause and a very hefty donation. He is giving $5 million to build new health
centers all around Louisiana, with a focus on bringing affordable and reliable healthcare
to underserved and underprivileged communities.
"We will continue to bridge the gap
to bring healthcare, education, and economic equity to all our communities," Brees
posted on his Instagram page.
This project is in partnership with Ochsner
Health, and the first health center will be built in New Orleans East yet this
year.
In an Instagram video, Brees made the following
statement:
"COVID-19 has changed nearly everything, from the way
that we work, to how our kids learn, to the way that we play football. And as
we work through one of the greatest challenges of our lifetimes, our health and
wellness have never been more important. The Brees Dream Foundation is proud to
commit $5 million to support healthcare in Louisiana. In partnership with Ochsner
Health, we will create community health centers in underserved communities throughout
the great state of Louisiana. These health centers will offer primary and
specialty care to communities who need it most and promote health equity for
all."
Drew Brees is truly a Saint, in every sense of the word.
