Gronkowski gives $70K to Boston schools for girls sports equipment

From Boston Public Schools

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on Wednesday donated $70,000 toward athletic equipment for female athletes to the Boston Public Schools (BPS) and five other New England school districts.

“I’d like to thank everyone involved with bringing Gronk Nation to the Boston Public Schools and encouraging our youth to stay active,” said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “Providing even small opportunities to keep students in sports helps them stay healthy and builds important life skills.”

The check presentation took place shortly before the BPS Track and Field City Championship that showcased BPS student athletes from across the city. Gronk met with several students participating in the championship.

“As an athlete, I understand the importance of safe and effective equipment. That is why on behalf of our foundation, we are happy to be able to provide this grant to women sports programs at Boston Public Schools,” Gronkowski said.

Boston School Committee Chairperson Michael O’Neill thanked Gronkowski for having a positive influence on BPS student athletes.

“It’s wonderful for our student athletes to make connections with sports champions like Gronk to understand that they can also reach their goals,” O’Neill said. “We thank Mr. Gronkowski and the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation for their generous contribution and for talking to students about how to achieve success.”

BPS Superintendent Tommy Chang was on hand with Dan Arrigg Koh, chief of staff to Mayor Walsh, to thank Gronkowski for helping Boston students.

“Support for athletics not only helps our students stay physically active and healthy, but it translates into enhanced social-emotional skills that can improve outcomes academically and in life,” Chang said. “Our students surely got a surge of encouragement from meeting Gronk today and we are grateful for the Foundation’s gracious donation.”

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