As soon as Thursday’s training camp practice ended, Brenden Schooler went straight to the fan tent where the New England Patriots Foundation hosts guests.
“I look forward to it every year,” Schooler said after greeting each and every one of the Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes from the Summer Games.
“Whenever I get to come over here after practice to see these guys it makes my day better no matter what happened on the field. Hanging out with them and seeing them smile and joke around with me is a lot of fun.”
Schooler got halfway through the group before he heard a familiar face.
“Brenden, do you remember me,” asked an athlete named Daniel, wearing a No. 41 Schooler jersey.
Of course he remembered Daniel, Schooler assured.
“Daniel and I met about three years ago now doing a bunch of work with the YMCA integrative program, and I get to do a Thanksgiving and Christmas party with them,” Schooler said.
“And then he’s just out here every year at training camp, so we’ve formed a good friendship. Those guys hold a special place in my heart. I love what the Special Olympics do, because these kids can be overlooked at times because of the challenges they face but they’re people just like us who deserve the same kind of attention. Anytime I can give back to them and pour into that community is no sweat off my back.”
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