Leonard Fournette may be a Super Bowl champion on the football field, but last week he was a super HERO for kids at a special summer camp, where he stole the hearts of campers and staff.
“This is the greatest thing I’ve done thus far,” said the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer running back.
Camp Simcha, in Glen Spey, New York, has become a summer haven for children of all ages who are dealing with cancer, disabilities, and chronic medical conditions. Administrators kept the visit a secret until the NFL athlete arrived by helicopter to roaring enthusiasm.
Fournette led football drills with his signature heart and energy and danced with the campers in a lively makeshift nightclub.
He also shared an uplifting speech with the campers, urging them to keep showing their “incredible spirit”, and signed autographs and posed for photos, ensuring that each child had a memorable experience.
“We’re family now,” he said, promising to return because he enjoyed himself so much.
“To see the sheer joy and happiness in our campers’ eyes as they danced and interacted with him was genuinely heartwarming,” said Nachman Maimon, director of Camp Simcha. “His kindness and passion for giving back resonate deeply with our mission.”
His visit to the Catskills-based summer camp was coordinated by New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, ensuring that this camp, annually organized by the international support network Chai Lifeline, will be remembered and cherished for a long time.
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“We all have our own problems—even myself,” said Fournette, who is currently a free agent without a team. “But, the battle these kids face every day–and for the rest of their lives–they’re the champions in our heart.”
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