Hekker, Joseph-Day mentoring youth in LA correctional facilities

The Los Angeles Rams are always active in the local community, whether it’s by giving back in the form of donations or actually going out and helping those in need. Sebastian Joseph-Day has been especially helpful this year, providing meals for hospital workers during the coronavirus pandemic and joining a Black Lives Matter march recently.

Johnny Hekker is a leader of the Rams and is also frequently seen giving back, with this offseason being no different. Hekker joined Joseph-Day and former Rams linebacker Cameron Lynch to help guide troubled youth.

They were on a conference call with kids currently in correctional facilities, sharing their experiences and words of wisdom to get them back on the right track.

We are grateful to the @RamsNFL for their Virtual Character Chat today with some youth from our camps and halls! @CameronLynch50 @JHekker @SJD_51. Thank you for sharing your experiences, perspectives, and making a difference in the lives of the youth. Your words matter! pic.twitter.com/DgoeGV74zj

— Los Angeles County Probation Department (@LACProbation) June 9, 2020

The goal, according to Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic, is for Hekker, Lynch and Joseph-Day to mentor these troubled youth and allow them to speak out in an open forum-type setting.

On a call with Rams players (and alumnus) Sebastian Joseph-Day, Johnny Hekker and Cameron Lynch, as they speak to youth in LA-area correctional facilities. The goal is to provide mentorship and create an open space for dialogue & for young people to be heard and receive support.

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) June 9, 2020

It’s just another display of the Rams doing their part to help the community, with Hekker and Joseph-Day leading by example.