Allen believes in paying it forward

[stillers4me]

Paying it forward. It’s something that can be as simple as holding a door, sharing kind words, or buying a cup of coffee for a stranger simply because someone did something to help you one day. They are acts that we all think about doing, but sometimes forget the meaning they can have.

Steelers’ safety Will Allen, though, is one that never forgets the importance of paying it forward. He knows he was given a lot of help along his path to the NFL, from family, friends, coaches and even strangers. And he never, ever, hesitates when he has the chance to help someone else out – whether it’s a stranger or a friend.

Allen recently did his part to pay it forward, helping a young football player and some deserving families through the Will Allen Foundation.

Allen was made aware of a middle school kid who was attending his football camp in Columbus, Ohio who didn’t have football cleats. Allen made sure that young athlete, who wears a size 14, was taken care of.

He also helped eight families in the Pittsburgh area, many who will never know he did so, but being a “layaway angel” and paying off their layaway at K-Mart for back-to-school needs for their kids............

Read more @ http://www.steelers.com/news/article...2-36678687ce96

[Chidi29]

While the Browns deal with another arrest, the Steelers get to showcase the really good people they have on the team. Great story, thanks for sharing Sue!

[steelreserve]

Well, I hope it doesn't end like in the movie.

Killed by a junkie! Guess we'll be adding CB to our list of needs in the draft.