Posted on 03/10/2020 7:56:31 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Irish-born MMA champion Conor McGregor has donated $1 million to a New York foundation that supports the families of first responders to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
McGregor announced he is making the donation to New York’s Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation, which supports the families of firefighters and law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty across the US. The non-profit honors firefighter Stephen Siller who gave his life to save others on 9/11.
“I have always had deep respect for first responders who are not only selfless but also fearless in performing their duties,“ McGregor told The Post’s John Aidan Byrne. “They are willing to risk it all for perfect strangers.”
The fighter made the donation after pledging he’d give $5 for every case of his Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey. He has also recorded public service announcements to encourage others to donate to the foundation.
He continued, “We are so proud to partner with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor these proper heroes. The foundation’s goal is to ensure stability and security for these families facing sudden tragic loss.”
SNIP
(Excerpt) Read more at pagesix.com ...
I saw a commercial he did for the organization.
He doesn’t have a great screen present, but it’s obvious his heart is in it.
Presence!
Damn auto correct!
Tunnels and Towers will appreciate the funds to help those whom need it.
That was very generous of him. I hope his donation does a great deal of good.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.