Browns cornerback Denzel Ward wears No. 21 for Cleveland. Now he’s making that number have even more significance.
Ward has pledged to cover the biggest monthly expense for 21 separate Clevelanders who have been hit hard and lost their livelihoods due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Northeast Ohio (Nordonia) native announced his intentions via his “Make Them Know Your Name” foundation.
He specifically cited small business owners and service workers to apply, which can be done via the Make Them Know Your Name website.
“Whether that’s rent or mortgage, or just groceries for your family, I want someone to breathe a little easier knowing that’s taken care of this month,” Ward said in a video posted to the foundation’s Twitter feed.
It’s the latest gesture of compassion and generosity from Browns players giving back to Cleveland during the pandemic. Baker Mayfield, Myles Garrett, Jarvis Landry, Larry Ogunjobi and others have all donated to help out locals impacted by the social quarantining and forced closure of businesses.
