Security Justin Simmons promised to donate $88 for every deal with Sunday in honor of quantity 88, Demaryius Thomas.
DENVER — The Boys and Women Golf equipment of Metro Denver stated their “hearts are full” after Broncos gamers pledged to donate hundreds of {dollars} in honor of Demaryius Thomas, a supporter who regularly connected with children at the nonprofit’s events.
Before Sunday’s victory against the Lions, Broncos safety Justin Simmons promised to donate $88 for every deal with in honor of quantity 88, Thomas, who died Thursday.
The Broncos made 56 complete tackles, and after the sport, Simmons stated he would spherical that quantity to 60 and donate $5,280.
Simmons stated he acquired the concept after speaking along with his spouse.
“DT meant a lot as a soccer participant to Broncos Nation, to the neighborhood,” he stated. “However I believe for myself and doubtless a number of different folks, he meant far more as an individual and the way he gave again, and the time that he invested into our youth. And anybody that is aware of me, is aware of that I really like our youth and advocates for our youth.”
A minimum of three different gamers – defensive finish Shelby Harris and former Broncos Kayvon Webster and Max Garcia – pledged to make the identical donation.
“Our hearts are full after the outpouring of affection and assist for Boys & Women Golf equipment of Metro Denver youth this weekend,” Boys & Women Golf equipment of Metro Denver stated in a tweet Monday. “D.T. won’t be forgotten and we’re honored that his legacy will reside on in our children – who seemed as much as him as a mentor and a pal.”
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