Tight End Stephen Carlson joined a fourth grade class from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to read a book together and gave them advice to #StayInTheGame by finishing the school year strong.

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The Cleveland Browns hosted student athletes from Olmsted Falls and Cleveland Heights for a Build The Bridge Chalk Talk session. The students assembled benches together that will be placed in the locker rooms of each school.

This week's hero is Don Bloom, the head custodian at Akron Public Schools. When the pandemic began, Don not only took on the sole responsibility of cleaning the school to make it safe for students and staff, he also volunteered to pass out breakfast and lunch to kids in the neighborhood that needed help when the school was shut down.

This week's hero is Holly Miller, the Director of Nursing at Crawford Manor, who gave up her wedding day to care for her patients. Holly works primarily with the elderly in the nursing home and works all hours around the clock to care for them.

This week's hero is Cathy Davis, the Administrator for Northern Ohio Recovery Association. Cathy wears many hats and has helped manage to keep the food pantry open during the pandemic, despite the uptick in individuals needing assistance, whether it be from food, mental health or addiction. Cathy mentors the youth by teaching them job skills and helps court appointees reduce their fines by volunteering at NORA. Cathy does a little bit of it all to help those in need.

This week's hero is Nick Frank, a registered nurse at University Hospitals. When the pandemic began, Nick not only had to deal with COVID-19 at work, but also at home, when his 1.5 year old tested positive for the virus. After his recovery, his wife started showing symptoms and Nick stayed home to take care of the household while his wife recovered. Nick not only helped his family through COVID, but numerous others as well.

This week's hero is Alice Ramser, the Director & Treasurer of Audrey's Outreach. Alice helped transition from indoor food & supply donations to a drive-through to keep all participants safe during the pandemic. Alice, from all of us at the Browns, we thank you.

This week's hero is Chris Louis, a firefighter and paramedic for the Akron Fire Department. Every shift, Chris is put at risk when making house calls, but he and his team follow the necessary protocols to keep both them and their families safe. Chris, from all of us at the Browns, we thank you.

This week's hero is Kelsey Lesniak, a Clinical Research Specialist at University Hospitals. When the COIVD-19 pandemic began, Kelsey stepped up to the plate to lead two important clinical trials that helped obtain valuable data to help diagnose, treat and prevent COVID-19.

On Saturday October 17th 2020, as part of the Browns' Crucial Catch initiative, the Browns presented Tributes at Twilight, a visual driving experience at FirstEnergy stadium in partnership with the American Cancer Society. Also, Linebacker Jacob Phillips dedicates a luminary to a loved one.

Larry Ogunjobi and Charley Hughlett joined players and coaches from Kirtland and Shaker Heights to talk about making a difference in the community as part of the Build The Bridge initiative. Build the Bridge strives to create a coalition of coaches, players, parents, administration and community members to foster the success of student-athletes through social-emotional, educational, and athletic advancement. The program creates opportunities for all team members to build relationships and mutual respect between diverse communities, regardless of their race, class or creed.

Matt Keene has been selected for this week's Hats Off To Our Heroes award. Matt is an assistance manager at Applebee's. Since the pandemic began, Matt and his team wanted to help out in the community and have donated food to first responders, including police officers and fireman.

Dawn Johnson has been selected for this week's Hats Off To Our Heroes award. Dawn works in the East Cleveland City Schools as a health and wellness coordinator where she has helped feed over 60,000 meals since the pandemic began.

The COVID-19 outbreak presented an unprecedented public health crisis with quickly changing information, new rules to follow, and life disrupted in an extraordinary way. University Hospitals is so appreciative of everything you did to keep your family, friends, neighbors and our health care workers safe. But now, University Hospitals physicians, nurses and staff are ready to care for all of your health needs that have been postponed for the greater good. Now is the time to take care of yourself and your family.

Nathan Zegura hosted Stephen Carlson and David in the Dawg Pound Pop Quiz where the contestants face off in an educational showdown recalling random elementary school trivia.

Nathan Zegura hosted Nick Harris and Robert in the Dawg Pound Pop Quiz where the contestants face off in an educational showdown recalling random elementary school trivia.

Arby's donated thousands of masks and food vouchers for students of the Maple Heights School District, as well as meals for those who are helping feed those students during these trying times.

Nathan Zegura hosted Larry Ogunjobi and Zach in the Dawg Pound Pop Quiz where the contestants face off in an educational showdown recalling random elementary school trivia.

On this episode of Storytime with the Browns, fullback Johnny Stanton reads The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.

Defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn delivers a message regarding staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Defensive lineman Andrew Billings delivers a message regarding staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Offensive lineman Joel Bitonio delivers a message regarding staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wide receiver Jarvis Landry delivers a message regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Defensive back Denzel Ward delivers a message regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cleveland Browns in association with Xenith held a combine-inspired showcase in the newly renovated fieldhouse to prepare kids for their upcoming football seasons. Kids grades K-12 were able to participate in combine drills such as the 40 yard dash, the broad jump, the vertical jump and other combine drills with their peers.