Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch thanking the 12th manTheSeattleTimes.comMarshawn Lynch, a retired NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks, and the Oakland Raiders. If you ever ask his ex teammate members they would describe him as a “Human Train’ or a “Beast” hence the nickname people gave to Lynch, “Beast Mode”, but other than the fact he is a beast on the field, he has a big heart when it comes to helping others such as his family, friends, and children. Many people look up to Marshawn Lynch because he has always been a very humble, selfless person, and has always took the extra time on his hands and helped others all of the time, he has also put others before himself, making sure everybody is safe and happy.

Lynch, Avril, and Johnson building homes in HaitiBalleralert.comEver since Marshawn Lynch has retired, he has took the time to help many people around the world, as said in this article, “ Lynch traveled to Egypt on an NFL service trip. Now, Lynch is in Haiti building houses, schools and orphanages” (ThePostGame). Marshawn Lynch is helping many families building them their homes after the damage caused in Haiti, causing them to have a newly repaired home, and an actual safe home for a family to grow, and make new memories in. Marshawn Lynch did not just build homes for families but he has also given kids that are less privileged than others the opportunity to chase their dreams, “ The week was wrapped up on July 8 with his free 11th Annual Fam 1st Family Foundation Youth, The camp provided 1000 youth (500 kids per session) ages 6 yrs. – 18 yrs. the opportunity to work on their football skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork, while building confidence both on and off the field. Each participant received a t-shirt, lunch or dinner, and special giveaways” (Levi). As said in a recent interview, no matter what is happening in Lynch’s life he is always down to lend a hand when it comes to kids, and anyone who knows Lynch personally is aware that he has a very big heart, and wants to keep helping young children, "I love kids, so anytime I have an opportunity to help a kid, I'm all for it, I don't see myself stopping no time soon," said Lynch. "When that time comes, just like I'm hands-on right now with my foundation, when I got more time, I'll be able to deal with them kids on a year-round basis" (Marshawn Lynch). Lynch has grown up in a very tough part of Oakland, he has always had that instinct to protect and keep others safe no matter what the environment is, has always made sure everybody is enjoying their time, and made sure that everybody had a smile on their face.

Lynch talking to kids at his Family first Foundationblacksports.comMarshawn Lynch is very passionate and helpful when it comes to his hometown Oakland California, “Most recently, Lynch, again reaching out to local youth in the Oakland area, kicked off the summer by offering free haircuts to those that held high merits in school. He than purchased 2,000 tickets to Raging Waters in San Jose to give out to the local youth. When asked about this, Marshawn stated that the cost was well worth it to ensure that the kids were able to have a good time. He was more than happy to be a part of giving them an experience that they might not have had the opportunity to do so, any other way.” (HoorayCafe). Lynch is one the most charitable athletes out there, and has given so much to his community, and has mentioned that, “He has also made it very clear that he wants to continue to enrich the lives of the youth growing up in Oakland” (HoorayCafe). Also not just Marshawn Lynch but his another former football player Stephen Tulloch, and also Cliff Avril fly over to Haiti changing lifestyles of their town they are living in, “Constructing a schools with the Cliff Avril Foundation. They are also hosting a mobile medical clinic and a football camp” (Wilder). Marshawn Lynch is very known as a selfless guy always wanting to help others.

Marshawn Lynch at the Family first FoundationIflmylife.comMarshawn Lynch has done many incredible things when it came to giving back to his communities, helping children chase their dreams, and even building new homes for the better. Lynch has definitely shown others that not only he is an amazing football player but also has a heart of gold when it comes to other people.  

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