FOX NFL Sunday star Rob Gronkowski shaved his hair for a good cause.
Legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski participated in a charity event organized by Tampa Bay Buccaneers – his former team.
Last Thursday, Gronkowski participated in the Bucs’ annual charity event called Cut for a Cure, which helps with childhood cancer research.
The event took place at Tampa Bay’s indoor facility, AdventHealth Training Center.
Gronkowski and current and former members of the Bucs organization attended the event and allowed children to cut out or color their hair while lifting money for charity.
The four-time Super Bowl champion made a post on Instagram of himself cutting young people’s hair.
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Gronkowski was seen shaving his head in a video and took a photo with the children.
The 35-year-old wrote a long caption, mentioning the fact that he styled his hair to raise cancer awareness during his new England Patriots Days.
Gronkowski also had a message for children battling cancer.
“Anything for the children so they can live the best life possible,” he wrote.
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“This is how it should be for these kids!
“Just as I grew up, free and wild, people almost as free wanted me in prison as a child!”
Fans rushed to the comments to praise Gronkowski for his charitable efforts.
“Gronk you’re the best!” one commented.
“Thank you for helping anyone and everyone,” wrote a second.
“You are amazing,” posted a third.
Pro Bowlers Mike Evans and Antonio Winfield Jr. were among the current Bucs players who dyed their hair.
Iconic Tampa Bay players Mike Alstott, Ronde Barber and Dexter Jackson also attended the event.
The Bucs have hosted the charity event for 10 years and have raised nearly $700,000 to help the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
Team operations director Brian Fordo praised Gronk for participating in the good cause.
“He (Gronkowski) is a special individual,” Ford said, for Free Tampa AttendanceS.
“For what he’s done and for his foundation, the Boston Marathon and raising awareness, we’re so grateful to have him as part of this organization.
“I can’t wait for him to be captain of the crew next year.”
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