Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril led a trip last week to improve conditions for some children in Haiti.
Avril, whose parents came to America from Haiti in the 1980s, was joined by Marshawn Lynch, Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus.
Lynch has been retired for a little more than two months. During that time, he has ridden on camels in Egypt, dunked on a student and hung out with Bill Clinton, in addition to the Haiti trip.
"It’s awesome to have their support, it’s awesome to be in a situation where guys are willing to take that step with you," Avril told the Seahawks' web site. "Marshawn wants to help actually build the school out there. There’s a lot of good guys in the NFL ... It’s cool to have these guys’ support."
In addition to building the school, Avril and the players were scheduled to host a mobile medical clinic and a youth football camp.
Back in November, Avril spoke at length about passing on to his children the lessons he learned from his dad. The 30-year-old pass-rusher has spent the past three seasons with the Seahawks after beginning his career with the Lions.
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