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Bucs superfans turn tailgate parties into a chance to give back [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. — For over two decades, The Tampa Bay Leatherheads have been running big pregame parties for fans while also raising money for a good cause.

“I am Leatherhead, but the Leatherheads are all the people incorporated that put on the tailgate, the tailgaters, everybody. So as a group, we are Leatherheads,” said Shawn Conner member of the Leatherheads.

Conner’s nickname Leatherhead comes from the leather helmet he wears to every game. His Leatherhead tailgate parties have grown into big charitable events over the years. The group sells tickets and donates all the money to nonprofit organizations.

“We’ve supported various charities over the years. We’ve been with Successful Jocks, Wheelchairs For Kids, and Curing Kids Cancer. So, we usually pick a charity or multiple charities throughout the year to be able to support depends on what time of year it is,” explained Conner.

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen