Gronk, Edelman Help Deliver Donation To Franciscan Hospital
BOSTON (CBS) – New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman lent a helping hand in Brighton on Tuesday afternoon.
Both were on hand to help Echostor Technologies CEO John Dooley deliver a $100,000 donation to the Franciscan Hospital for Children in Brighton to help establish the hospital's new technology center.
"We're here to support the Franciscan Hospital; to appreciate the teachers that are here helping these kids," said Edelman. "It's definitely for a great cause, and we're glad we can come out here and give someone a smile on their face."
"It definitely puts a lot of things in perspective," added Edelman. "When you think you're having a hard day getting yelled at by a coach, you come out here and see these people that are going through a lot. To watch them smile and have a little bit of joy, it really puts life in perspective and it makes you feel good."
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"It's a great time doing that, giving back to them, seeing smiles, everyone having a great time," said Gronkowski.
For Gronk, he fulfilled a life-long dream.
"I've always wanted to hold up a big check," he said with a smile. "I always see them in movies and stuff, golf tournaments… I finally got to do it."
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, both Gronkowski and Edelman also hand-delivered a rose to each of the teachers in the Hospital's Kennedy Day School.
