Earlier this season, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long announced that he would donate his entire 2017 salary to increase educational equality. Long gave up his first six game checks to provide two scholarships for students in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia.
His next 10 game checks, including the Eagles’ season finale against the Cowboys this weekend, are going to charitable organizations in Philadelphia, Boston, and St. Louis “whose missions focus on making education easily accessible to underserved youth while also providing students the support they need to develop strong social and emotional character.”
Today, Barack Obama brought awareness to Long’s efforts in the community.
Obama has taken to twitter to shed light on several individuals that remind us what’s best about America, including Long’s willingness to play for free this year.
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The veteran defensive end signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Eagles, including a $500,000 signing bonus …