Richard Sherman, one of the captains of the 49ers, has made a major assist for young football players in his hometown, Compton.
For his efforts, he was named the Week 11 NFLPA Community MVP.
Richard Sherman named Week 11 NFLPA Community MVP after his $5,000 donation and public support allowed a Compton youth football team to attend natl championships in Fla. Sherman also helped restock the shelves of three food banks in Washington through his Blanket Coverage Fndn.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
November 22, 2019 According to Fox 11 Los Angeles, the team had raised $700 for the trip and was aiming for a target of $15,000. Then Sherman stepped in.
Someone get me in contact with the person running the show here please. I respect good football but I respect the 3.1 min gpa more. Establishing good habits young. I would like to help. https://t.co/2sqP9rzELr
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25)
November 18, 2019 As of Tuesday morning, the GoFund has nearly doubled that goal, racking up more than $29,000 in donations, thanks in no small part to the $5k donation from an individual named Richard Sherman.
