Highlights for May 14
Name: Kris Vadas
Hometown: Warren, OH
How they give back: Kris and the Growlin' Howlin Browns Backers have taken the pledge as a group and #give10 in and out of season. Recently the Club completed the local Relay for Life event. They've been doing so for the past three years in conjunction with the children's rehab center. It's their main charity. Outside of watching Browns games, they wanted to do something new. The club brings a whole new clientele to the American Cancer Society fundraiser. Warren is the largest in the state of Ohio – one of the biggest ones in the country. This relay for life raised nearly $300,000. Kris says Cancer has touched everyone in one way or another and they enjoy doing it, they enjoy getting together. Nearly 300 people get together to #give10 and help their community in one way or another throughout the year.
Name: Robert Mandel
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
How they give back:
Robert and his wife serve as a Refugee Mentor with the sponsoring agency "Us Together." They make connections with refugee families and mentoring families. The couple works with an African family who just arrived here in the USA in February. The family came directly from a refugee camp in Uganda where they spent the last 18 years of their lives! Robert says it is amazing how grateful the refugees are to receive the smallest bit of help! Robert and his wife also #give10 and volunteer with the International Student Fellowship on the campuses of CSU and CWRU. By helping the students when they first arrive in Cleveland from overseas and host them for dinners and give other assistance as needed to show friendship and hospitality.
Name: Jen J.
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
How they give back:
Jen is a super huge Browns fan who has followed the team for a very long time. Being a Browns fan is something that she prides herself in, but she also enjoys giving back to the community. It is a great opportunity when she is able to volunteer her time and donate to Make A Wish in various ways as well. Jen also is interested in animal welfare as well volunteering frequently with the Animal Protection League to #give10.
Name: Kevin Beard
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
How they give back:
Kevin is known for getting his entire family involved to #give10 and help the community! They come together mostly during the holidays to give back to those in need. He teaches his kids the importance of paying it forward and realizing how fortunate they are. Each year around the holidays they volunteer by serving dinners to those who would not otherwise have a meal on Thanksgiving.
Are you signed up to #give10? Share how you are helping the community and pledge to be part of First and Ten on ClevelandBrowns.com/community. All you have to do is give 10 hours, help your community. We want to hear your stories so follow @BrownsGiveBack on Twitter and Instagram for the latest community updates and be sure to use #give10.
