That’s right. There is no off season in the NFL, especially for the good guys of the league.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril recruited Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch, Tampa Bay offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus, and recently retired running back Marshawn Lynch to travel to Haiti and build a school.
The country has a special place in Avril’s heart. His parents came to the U.S. from Haiti in the 80’s. The project, which was accompanied by a mobile medical clinic and a youth football camp (for 350 kids), is part of the Cliff Avril Family Foundation.
“It’s awesome to have their support, it’s awesome to be in a situation where guys are willing to take that step with you,” Avril told the Seahawks’ web site. “Marshawn wants to help actually build the school out there. There’s a lot of good guys in the NFL … It’s cool to have these guys’ support.”
DE @cliffavril is giving back to Haiti, a place close to his ❤️. #AvrilHaiti2016
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 14, 2016
The children of La Chanm welcome @cliffavril @MoneyLynch @stephentulloch #AvrilHaiti2016 pic.twitter.com/1bH7qfwz4W — JOC PR (@JOCPRPro) April 15, 2016
Nearly 350 kids in Port-au-Prince for @cliffavril inaugural football camp #AvrilHaiti2016 pic.twitter.com/l8fRqRCZ6W
— JOC PR (@JOCPRPro) April 16, 2016
Nearly 350 kids in Port-au-Prince at he Olympic Training Facility for @cliffavril football camp. #AvrilHaiti2016 pic.twitter.com/xjpxbBEGDp — JOC PR (@JOCPRPro) April 16, 2016
To improve children’s lives in Haiti, @cliffavril is helping to rebuild schools.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 16, 2016
@cliffavril and his mother in #Haiti serving food to the kids in the morning. Cred: @manishgosalia #AvrilHaiti2016 pic.twitter.com/3cDQ8pV2Tx — Lunionsuite (@LunionSuite) April 16, 2016
Off season time well spent, gentleman.
