Charities of Rob Gronkowski

Gronkowski set up the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation which is dedicated to help kids stay actively involved in school and sports and provide them with the tools needed to help them follow their dreams and live a happy and more successful life

The foundation provides grants to sports programs with an emphasis on health, community and fitness

He stated, I created the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation with my family and my friends, because growing up, I had a lot

I had everything as a kid, from playgrounds to sports, and a lot of people to play with, and thus everything I needed to be successful later as an athlete

Aside from his own foundation, Gronkowski has also regularly helped the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Patriots Foundation

In addition, he annually shaves his head for One Mission Buzz Off for kids with cancer

Noted for being generous with his time and resources, Gronkowski has also made several appearances at New England childrens hospitals and schools to support local charities

In 2016, he received the Ron Burton Community Service Award from the New England Patriots for his charitable works and leadership in the local community

On March 26, 2019, he accepted the Merit Award from United Service Organizations which recognizes individuals of outstanding creative talent who are dedicated to serving others through volunteerism

On April 6, 2019, he was honored with the Wish Hero Award by the Make-A-Wish Foundation for his work on granting 14 wishes of children with life-threatening sicknesses during his professional football career