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Players Give Back
Throughout the season, our players hosted a variety of community-centric events aimed at supporting their very own local Northeast Ohio community. Browns players and coaches are also active with charitable endeavors.
Girl's High School Flag Football Championship
The Cleveland Browns hosted the 3rd Annual Northeast Ohio Girls High School Flag Football Championship Tournament at Huntington Bank Field on May 6, 2024, featuring 28 teams and nearly 400 athletes. Greg Newsome II and HC Kevin Stefanski attended the event, highlighting the sport's growth as Kirtland secured their third title in four years with a last-second touchdown.
Back-to-School Week
Dustin Hopkins and Jerome Ford visited Warrensville Heights Elementary School to kick off the school year with an engaging event for fourth- and fifth-grade students. The duo participated in Minute-to-Win-it games with the students creating a fun and interactive environment.
Joel Bitonio's Back-to-School Bash
Joel Bitonio hosted his annual back-to-school bash at Brook Park Elementary, providing backpacks and school supplies to 160 third-grade students. The event featured activity stations, football games and more students to celebrate the start of the academic year.
Gym Class Takeovers
Cedric Tillman, Lorenzo Thompson, Pierre Strong Jr. and Elerson Smith hosted their own 'Gym Class Takeovers' in tandem with the Browns Flag In-School program and Stay in The Game Network! Students received hands-on instruction through football drills, stations, contests and more.
3rd Annual Halloween Fashion Show
Serving as a culmination of the month's Crucial Catch activations, the Browns partnered with the Littlest Heroes and University Hospitals to host patients battling cancer and other childhood illnesses for a night of Halloween festivities. 9 players attended the celebration and helped escort participants down the runway.
SITG! Cedric Tillman Halloween Visit
On October 29, 2024, Cedric Tillman, wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, alongside the Cleveland Browns Foundation, visited Apex Academy for an exciting Halloween-themed event. The visit brought festive fun to the students, with Tillman engaging with them through games, activities, and personal interactions.
Thanksgiving at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
On Nov. 25, the Browns partnered with Sugardale and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide nutritious meals to families ahead of Thanksgiving, with players, alumni, staff, and volunteers assisting at the Food Bank's Community Resource Center. Sugardale donated over 54,000 pounds of food, while the Browns rookie class as well as Joel Bitonio and Ethan Pocic, reinforced the team's commitment to fighting hunger in Northeast Ohio.
My Cause My Cleats
This season, over 35+ players participated in the NFL's MCMC program, highlighting organizations and causes important to them through custom cleat designs.
Denzel Ward: Walter Payton Man of the Year
Denzel Ward has been selected as the Browns' nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Through his Make Them Know Your Name (MTKYN) Foundation, Ward honors his late father by promoting heart health awareness, securing AED accessibility in schools, and funding life-saving equipment for the community.
3rd Annual Grant Delpit Community Christmas Celebration
Grant Delpit welcomed families from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and Lakeview Terrace community to celebrate the holiday season as part of his 3rd Annual Community Christmas Celebration. Families received gifts, enjoyed warm meals, participated in holiday activities and interacted with multiple Browns players.