In between catching passes on Sundays and practicing throughout the week, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been one of many celebrities who continues to make time for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
On Giving Tuesday, Brown (number 84) took to social media to push our #BIGgift campaign and kicked off the day by donating $8,400.
Five days later, in his game against the New York Giants, Brown wore a pair of custom white and purple BBBS cleats during the NFL’s #MyCauseMyCleats weekend.
See us on @AntonioBrown‘s feet this Sunday! #MyCauseMyCleats pic.twitter.com/VlwUCwt64n
— BBBS (@BBBSA) December 2, 2016
Brown has played a key role in raising awareness of the BBBS brand and enlisting the help of many others to give this holiday season.
.@AntonioBrown is supporting @BBBSA and the mission to spread the #BIGgift of mentoring. Are you? https://t.co/OQJpkfDUIf
— BBBS (@BBBSA) November 29, 2016
He hasn’t been the only celebrity to jump in and help out Big Brothers Big Sisters, either.
Singer Letoya Luckett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, and singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson also posted on their social media accounts on Giving Tuesday.
My mentor changed my life. Donate 2day to one of my favorite charities @BBBSA #GivingTuesday https://t.co/nM4olbbC4b pic.twitter.com/vVAdbvWcNt
— LeToya Luckett (@LeToyaLuckett) November 29, 2016
Country singer-songwriter Brad Paisley also worked with BBBSA to create a PSA. In it, he asks people to support Big Brothers Big Sisters, because he says he believes in the power of mentoring. In the video, he says, “My life was enriched by the kindness and support of a caring adult who gave me the gift of time.”
Actor Ryan Potter and NBC Nightly News anchor Kate Snow wrapped up Giving Tuesday by showing their support of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Every child deserves a strong role model. Donate today on #GivingTuesday visit -> https://t.co/Z5Mky1jdbd pic.twitter.com/aTSqW3PWhc
— ライアン (@RyankPotter) November 29, 2016
I’m giving to @BBBSA and spent last night leading our troop’s @girlscouts meeting! #UNselfie #GivingTuesday @MSNBC pic.twitter.com/vardLsngp6
— Kate Snow (@tvkatesnow) November 29, 2016
Celebrities have helped BBBS put a nice bow on a really big 2016, leading to a 2017 where we can match more Littles with caring adults who can also give the gift of time.
