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Former Alabama stars using the offseason to make a big difference
By Jessi Lee
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Some players are partying in the off-season. Some are spending time with family. Some are relaxing on a beach.
But some former Alabama stars are giving back in big ways.
Talking football w/ the young & talented @KingHenry_2 before we head to the children's hospital down here in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/g7ZqmFbAAQ
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) February 19, 2016
Heisman trophy winner Derrick Henry joined former Lions RB Barry Sanders at the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas to spend time with the children in February.
Putting smiles on faces with my extra 24 hours at SWEEAC! How will you #DayItForward? @Chevrolet #ad pic.twitter.com/FNeDWQPmbu
— Julio Jones (@juliojones_11) February 29, 2016
Pro football player @juliojones_11 heads to Atlanta to give back. Watch him #DayItForward.https://t.co/I2b3sIGjmh
— Chevrolet (@chevrolet) February 29, 2016
#TBT working with SWEEAC to do some good this year. Let me see you #DayItForward @Chevrolet #DayItForward #ad pic.twitter.com/GbBYe1YUMD
— Julio Jones (@juliojones_11) March 3, 2016
The SouthWest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center provides emergency assistance to families in the Atlanta area, and in honor of leap year, the organization challenged people to so big things with their extra 24 hours. Falcons WR Julio Jones was among those who answered the call.
On my flight to Flint & I'm so thankfully for all the support from all the guys who donated especially Flints own @MarkIngram22 #ThanksBro
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) February 9, 2016
Good to partner with you and the other guys to help out the hometown! God is good! #Blessed #FLINT https://t.co/xpXd3ZLqAk
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) February 10, 2016
Saints RB Mark Ingram was one of the many athletes who gave assistance and support to Justin Forsett in response to the flint water crisis.
@DreKirkSWAG keep helping us with the homeless @HomelessRespite ..we need your passion to take care of our community!
— jennifer mooney (@jenniferofTMG) January 12, 2016
@HomelessRespite thanks our Appeal Chair @DreKirkSWAG & You! Restore Health, Transform Lives https://t.co/GYy6noKfGT pic.twitter.com/Avz2Ow1X8g
— Center For Respite Care (@HomelessRespite) January 21, 2016
The Center for Respite Care is an organization that provides medical care to the homeless. Bengals CB Dre Kirkpatrick serves as an honorary chairperson for the center.
Heading to South Africa on a mission trip with these guys and others! All prayers are appreciated! ?? pic.twitter.com/pmkQTf6xQK
— Barrett Jones (@BarrettAJones) February 11, 2016
Eagles C Barrett Jones spent a week traveling through South Africa and spreading the gospel. Jones has also led mission trips in Nicaragua and Haiti in the past.
.@CarsonTink supported local shelter animals by talking at @pitsisters' TAILS graduation.
[https://t.co/H7eBKBORyE]https://t.co/6HD7vfHgbB— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) February 19, 2016
Jaguars LS Carson Tinker helped out Pit Sisters, which is an organization that provides a safe place for pit bulls and other dogs that are judged by their tough appearance.
