It's really more about perception being more important than reality. Businesses started trending this way maybe 15 years ago. After "studies" were telling them millennials cared more about being recognized, getting more sick days, and the company's carbon footprint, than actually making money.

A great example is the Browns and the NFL supporting Myles Garrett being the Browns' 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year candidate. If you are giving financially and involved with a few charities, you can be a POS, that's lucky he's not in jail.

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Garrett has consistently proven to be a leader for his Browns teammates on and off the field, including in his role as a member of the team's social justice committee. He has also made a concerted effort this year to be more of a vocal leader and continues to serve as a reliable example to all Browns players, as well as the community in general.

In 2019, Garrett was named the active player captain for Waterboys, which focuses on bringing clean water to communities in East Africa. As captain, he directs a team of active NFL players who are committed to using their platform to engage fans and help address the clean water crisis. Early in 2020, Garrett made a two-week trip to Tanzania to help install wells and experience the impact first hand. Since its launch, Waterboys has funded 83 wells, serving more than 350,000 people. Approximately 844 million people – more than twice the population of the United States – do not have basic water access across the world.

This past offseason, Garrett personally reached out to victims of police brutality and their families while also raising awareness for additional significant social justice issues, including the digital divide. He covered funeral costs for David McAtee of Louisville, Ky., this summer, and paid tribute to John Saunders on his helmet decal during games.

Additionally, Garrett teamed up with Cleveland Hope Exchange and local businesses to provide more than 24,000 pounds of food and additional resources to those in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring.

Throughout his career, Garrett has been engaged in Browns Give Back's dedication to education, youth football and volunteering efforts through the First and Ten movement. Last year, he led a Browns First and Ten Tuesday visit at Akron Ellet High School, breaking ground on the ninth multi-sport playing field installed as part of the Browns' and Haslams' support of education and youth football. Garrett is also highly supportive of his teammates' community initiatives off of the field by participating in and contributing to their events, including several hosted by fellow Browns defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi.

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