In today's society, professional athletes get plenty of heat for a variety of things. The amount of money they make, contract negotiations or even labor disputes between the union and the owners. All of it makes athletes come off a selfish and self-centered.
But that isn't always the case.
Almost every professional sports organization gives back to their respective communities in one way or another, and the Steelers would certainly fall into that category. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, the Steelers have been helping the Pittsburgh community as best as they physically can.
Most recently was a food drive which supported the local United Way, and who was leading the way?
Ben Roethlisberger and Vance McDonald, along with their families.
The Steelers recently paired up with Trucks of Hope, which packages and provides food for those in need. Trucks drop off the food, and they are then packaged and sent out to those in need in Western Pennsylvania. Check out some of the videos and pictures from the event.
Who needs a box cutter when you’ve got @VMcDonald89? pic.twitter.com/cfFsec9fgR
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) June 24, 2020
.@_BigBen7 and Ashley are unpackaging some of the food and prepping it for distribution! pic.twitter.com/zCTj8YbTej
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) June 24, 2020
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.@_BigBen7 and Ashley are unpackaging some of the food and prepping it for distribution! pic.twitter.com/zCTj8YbTej
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) June 24, 2020
Volunteers are back at it!
The food and supplies that were unpacked yesterday are now being made into individual packages to be distributed to agencies that serve families in need!@unitedwaySWPA pic.twitter.com/y4xXX1uwau
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) June 25, 2020
That’s a lot of food and supplies already!
When all are completed, the packages of food and supplies will be picked up and distributed to agencies who serve those in need on Friday!@unitedwaySWPA pic.twitter.com/OM9DynoQkS
— Steelers Community Relations (@SteelersCR) June 25, 2020
"I'm out here with my family with the convoy of hope truck, and we're gearing up to deliver 250,000 pounds of food and medical supplies to those who need it." McDonald said at the event.
Overall, the event was able to provide enough for the community to get them through the months of July to December of 2020. Quite the feat, and the Steelers provided not just using the manpower of two of their players, but also help in funding this event to help the community.
The negative headlines are what drives the sports world in today's day and age, but it is worth taking the time to notice when these organizations and players are doing the right thing for others.
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